Joss Bay surf break

Joss Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 15 Feb 2026 GMT
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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
8.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Joss Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Joss Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Joss Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 21) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 20th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 20th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 19th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joss Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun night, min 3°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue night, near gales from the E by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 0°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the E on Wed night, light winds from the S by Thu night).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
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 (?)
1.1
W
1.1
W
1
W
1
WNW
1.4
NNW
1.3
NNW
0.6
NE
1.1
NE
1.8
E
2.4
E
2.5
ENE
2.4
NE
1.6
NE
0.9
NE
0.6
NE
0.3
NE
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SW
0.6
W
0.6
W
Period(s) (?)4444551346787766665443
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)0000074136432065237945822155423600000
Wind
(km/h)
40
W
30
W
35
W
30
W
40
NW
35
NW
20
NNW
20
E
40
ESE
60
E
55
ENE
45
NE
20
ESE
30
SSW
40
SSW
45
SW
40
WSW
45
WSW
40
WSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:27PM
3.60
10:55AM
3.55
11:08PM
3.89
11:36AM
3.80
11:47PM
4.16
12:14PM
4.02
12:24AM
4.36
12:52PM
4.18
1:02AM
4.49
1:30PM
4.26
1:41AM
4.52
2:10PM
4.25
2:21AM
4.44
2:51PM
4.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:33AM
0.73
5:47PM
0.82
6:11AM
0.43
6:23PM
0.63
6:47AM
0.19
6:58PM
0.50
7:21AM
0.03
7:32PM
0.42
7:55AM
-0.04
8:06PM
0.41
8:29AM
-0.00
8:40PM
0.46
9:04AM
0.14
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
Sunrise-7:05--7:05--7:03--7:01--6:58--6:56--6:54-
Sunset--5:09--5:12--5:14--5:15--5:16--5:19--5:21
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
2-----------------1--
Temp. °C87864545544431471011101212
Feels °C (?)0-20-2-6-4-1-1-7-9-9-7-5-7-6-222266
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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 12 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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