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Joss Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 19 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
12.7° C
(Which is 1.5°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 0.4m 3s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 26th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 3s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joss Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 2 | W 10 | — | — | ENE 2 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:02PM4.31m | 2:31AM4.30m | 2:50PM4.16m | 3:24AM4.06m | 3:41PM3.98m | 4:22AM3.77m | 4:36PM3.78m | 5:27AM3.51m | 5:38PM3.60m | 6:36AM3.35m | 6:45PM3.49m | 7:44AM3.30m | 7:50PM3.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:53PM0.22m | 9:20AM0.48m | 9:44PM0.29m | 10:11AM0.73m | 10:39PM0.41m | 11:05AM0.99m | 11:37PM0.55m | 12:03PM1.21m | 00:41AM0.68m | 1:08PM1.35m | 1:47AM0.77m | 2:17PM1.38m | 2:53AM0.81m | ||||||||
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 | 4:58 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
4 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | S 3 | — | W 7 | — | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
 kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 2 | ESE 3 | — | — | ENE 2 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 96 | 121 | 35 | 25 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 589 | 207 | 390 | 429 | 502 | 159 | 166 | 303 | 204 | 204 | 204 | 219 | 205 | 205 | 205 | 303 | 462 | 303 | 281 | 303 | 303 |
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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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