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Joss Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 15 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Joss Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Joss Bay sea temperature is
12.6° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Joss Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Joss Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Joss Bay in the next 16 days are 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 16th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 16th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 15th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joss Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | N 8 | — | — | ESE 2 | |
41 | 37 | 75 | 43 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:02AM4.12m | 11:16PM4.23m | 11:47AM4.30m | 00:04AM4.41m | 12:32PM4.39m | 00:52AM4.49m | 1:17PM4.39m | 1:40AM4.46m | 2:02PM4.31m | 2:31AM4.30m | 2:50PM4.16m | 3:24AM4.06m | 3:41PM3.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:47PM0.65m | 6:08AM0.20m | 6:33PM0.44m | 6:56AM0.12m | 7:18PM0.29m | 7:43AM0.15m | 8:05PM0.21m | 8:31AM0.28m | 8:53PM0.22m | 9:20AM0.48m | 9:44PM0.29m | 10:11AM0.73m | 10:39PM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — |
— | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 6 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 5 | S 4 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — |
 kJ | — | 37 | 75 | 43 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | — | — | — | NNE 9 | NE 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 15 | 9 | 10 | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | WNW 3 | — | — | SSW 2 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 5 | W 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | — | — | ESE 2 |
| kJ | 41 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 19 | 38 | 109 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 533 | 445 | 74 | 74 | 143 | 158 | 158 | 276 | 339 | 253 | 461 | 675 | 660 | 343 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 174 | 204 | 204 | 278 |
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The above surf forecast table for Joss Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Joss Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Joss Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Joss Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Joss Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in South Coast of England? If you are looking for accommodation near Joss Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Coast of England, consider staying in Broadstairs which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around South Coast of England where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Manston which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Margate, Ramsgate and Thanet.
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