Surf Forecasts:
Joss Bay surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, NNE swell with 106 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 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joss Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me level with you straight up. Looking at this 16-day window for Joss Bay, I’ve got to be honest: the surf is flat. Completely flat. There’s nothing on the table that’s worth paddling out for. The combined energy of all swells directed here is barely a whisper, with values only reaching a weak 36 (weak energy) on the first morning and then dropping into the single digits or low teens for the rest of the run. It’s a real bummer.
We’re looking at a blank stretch that starts now and runs through the entire period. The forecast is a long, quiet gap with no real waves to speak of. The water temperature is sitting at 68°F on the 20th of July, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than what’s normal for this time of year – that’s *very* unusual, like taking a bath in the middle of summer. But that warmth doesn’t help the wave count.
The only swell that shows up at all is tiny, mostly from the NNE or NE, with heights between 0.3 ft and 4 ft. The period is short, mostly under 8 seconds, so it’s just windswash. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, chopping up that already minimal energy. A few mornings show clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze, like on the 24th of July, but even then the swell is only 1.0 ft (combined energy of 9). There’s simply no power.
Joss Bay is an inconsistent spot, and this run is a textbook example of why. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but in this area, a blank run like this isn’t entirely abnormal. The forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board at home. If you’re desperate for a slide, the setup might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on the 26th of July when the wind picks up to 19 mph from the NNW.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the charts, but this one’s a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 6 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNW 4 | N 6 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 21 | 53 | 26 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 42 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:39PM3.97m | 5:19AM3.57m | 5:28PM3.72m | 6:08AM3.38m | 6:22PM3.48m | 7:00AM3.22m | 7:21PM3.28m | 7:58AM3.12m | 8:23PM3.17m | 8:57AM3.11m | 9:25PM3.16m | 9:54AM3.18m | 10:21PM3.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:58AM0.86m | 11:28PM0.47m | 11:39AM1.03m | 00:10AM0.76m | 12:22PM1.19m | 00:55AM1.04m | 1:12PM1.33m | 1:50AM1.26m | 2:18PM1.43m | 3:04AM1.38m | 3:43PM1.42m | 4:22AM1.36m | 4:56PM1.29m | ||||||||
 |  |  | | | |  | |  | | | | | | | | |  | | | | |
 | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 6 | — | NE 6 | — | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 4 | NNE 4 | S 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 21 | — | — | 8 | — | 2 | — | 27 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 6 | — | N 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NE 7 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 6 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | WNW 3 | S 2 | SSW 4 | — | S 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 2 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 15 | 53 | 26 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | — | 1 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 42 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 319 | 975 | 314 | 422 | 501 | 314 | 407 | 737 | 103 | 143 | 975 | 203 | 684 | 1857 | 684 | 851 | 1857 | 221 | 378 | 737 | 314 |
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Joss Bay surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest