Joss Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.39° N 1.43° E

Joss Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Joss Bay sea temperature is
18.6°C
2.1° 

Joss Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Joss Bay surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, E swell with 21 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Joss Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Joss Bay in the next 16 days are 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 29th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 4s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joss Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
4
0.4
NE
4
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0.4
SE
3
0.2
E
3
0.7
SSW
4
0.5
NNW
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NE
3
0.7
E
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.3
NE
5
0.3
NE
5
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.5
W
4
0.1
NE
7
0.1
W
11
0.1
NE
6
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
3
0
2
1
0
7
4
4
18
8
3
5
1
1
0
2
3
2
1
1
Wind (km/h)
15
N
5
NE
15
ESE
20
SSE
25
SSW
20
SW
20
N
15
NE
25
ENE
25
S
20
SSW
30
SSE
30
S
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
30
SSW
25
SW
20
NNW
Wind State
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
High Tide
11:58AM4.16m
00:26AM4.14m
12:35PM4.37m
1:02AM4.32m
1:13PM4.50m
1:39AM4.39m
1:53PM4.54m
2:17AM4.35m
2:34PM4.45m
2:58AM4.21m
3:18PM4.26m
3:42AM3.97m
4:08PM3.97m
Low Tide
6:53PM0.17m
7:08AM0.47m
7:28PM0.04m
7:43AM0.35m
8:02PM0.00m
8:17AM0.31m
8:38PM0.08m
8:52AM0.35m
9:15PM0.25m
9:30AM0.47m
9:56PM0.51m
10:12AM0.65m
10:43PM0.82m
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6:37
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6:32
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4
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1
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8
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Temp °C
15
16
17
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21
18
14
16
17
19
23
23
18
17
17
17
19
16
16
17
16
Feels °C
12
15
15
16
17
16
11
13
14
16
21
21
14
15
14
12
15
12
11
14
12
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Information about the Joss Bay Surf forecast

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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