Joss Bay surf break

Joss Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK

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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
9.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Joss Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Joss Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 7th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
N
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.1
N
0.2
NNE
0.1
NE
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.2
NNE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
N
0.1
N
1
W
0.4
WNW
0.1
N
1
SE
0.9
ESE
1.2
SE
Period(s) (?)455866444777776446455
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)52314191251452211051333763
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
N
0
ENE
10
WNW
30
NNW
15
N
10
SSW
30
SSW
40
SSW
30
WSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
45
SSW
30
WSW
10
WNW
5
NNW
20
SE
25
E
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:25AM
3.76
11:32PM
3.97
12:05PM
3.95
12:13AM
4.15
12:41PM
4.08
12:51AM
4.26
1:16PM
4.14
1:27AM
4.28
1:49PM
4.12
2:02AM
4.22
2:21PM
4.03
2:37AM
4.09
2:54PM
3.88
3:13AM
3.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:16PM
0.77
6:35AM
0.21
6:52PM
0.60
7:11AM
0.13
7:26PM
0.48
7:43AM
0.14
7:56PM
0.43
8:14AM
0.22
8:26PM
0.43
8:44AM
0.38
8:54PM
0.51
9:14AM
0.58
9:24PM
0.63
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:18--
Sunset-7:23--7:25--7:28--7:29--7:30--7:32--7:34-
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------------2
Temp. °C81112111110677991012131410121091514
Feels °C (?)51010997-12421457738631010
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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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