
Surf Forecasts:
Joss Bay surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, E swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Joss Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Joss Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Joss Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joss Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this 16-day window for Joss Bay is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of pretty gutless, jumbled-up waves. The swell energy is just pathetic for the most part, and the wind’s not doing us any favors either. We're talking about a real battle for even a shabby ride.
The first few days are a write-off. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd are flat and messy, with poor surf conditions all day. The swell is tiny and the wind is onshore, making it completely uninviting. It's not until Monday the 3rd that the swell bumps up just a little, to about 3ft, but it's short-period, cross-onshore slop. The energy is still weak (36), and it's not going to be any good. That pretty much sets the tone for the week.
There’s a period from the 4th to the 7th where it goes almost flat again. On the 4th, the morning sees a small 1ft NE swell with a gentle offshore wind, but the energy is so tiny (8) it's barely a ripple. The wind swings around on the 5th and 6th, but the swell drops out completely. The 7th is a bit better with 2ft and a light cross-offshore breeze, but the period is a short 4 seconds, so it's just a bunch of bumpy close-outs. It's not worth paddling out for.
Now, here's where things get interesting. On Saturday the 8th, the swell finally shows some life. We’ve got 4ft of ENE swell with a 6-second period, and the energy jumps to a solid 140. That’s the best of the whole window, but there's a catch. The wind is cross-onshore and it's going to be choppy. It’s a frustrating mix of actual power and messy conditions. This is the one day where you might get some fun ones if you’re willing to work for them, but it won't be a classic.
After that, it’s a return to the doldrums. The 9th and 10th are back down to knee-high dribble with onshore winds. The 11th is just as bad. The 12th and 13th bring a little bit of offshore wind, but the swell is a joke, with 0.3ft and 2ft respectively. The energy is nearly zero. On Thursday the 14th, we get a fresh offshore wind, which would be great for cleaning things up, but the swell is only 1ft. It’s all shine and no substance. The last couple of days, the 15th and 16th, remain tiny, with the 16th seeing a strong offshore breeze that will make the already tiny waves even harder to catch.
So, here's the bottom line. There are no true standouts in this forecast. The only day that has any real swell energy is the 8th, and even then, the wind is going to chop it up. For a spot like Joss Bay, which is already inconsistent, this is a pretty grim outlook. We have a blank run of almost two weeks before that modest bump on the 8th, and even that isn't a clean, glassy day. If you're desperate, the early morning of the 4th with its light offshore wind might be your best bet for a few clean, if tiny, shoulders, but I wouldn't get my hopes up.
Keep the board in the car and the wax in the drawer. It’s going to be a quiet fortnight. Conditions like these are more about the beach than the break, and the whole setup looks like it'd be more fun for the kite surfers than anyone on a paddleboard. Forecasts can change, but right now, Joss Bay is not the place to be.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | N 7 | — | N 7 | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | W 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 77 | 36 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 17 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:06PM4.20m | 2:34AM3.90m | 2:44PM4.24m | 3:13AM3.93m | 3:22PM4.21m | 3:53AM3.90m | 4:04PM4.11m | 4:37AM3.82m | 4:51PM3.95m | 5:27AM3.68m | 5:44PM3.77m | 6:25AM3.53m | 6:48PM3.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:38AM0.67m | 9:04PM0.26m | 9:11AM0.66m | 9:37PM0.26m | 9:44AM0.69m | 10:10PM0.32m | 10:19AM0.76m | 10:45PM0.43m | 10:56AM0.86m | 11:24PM0.59m | 11:38AM0.99m | 00:12AM0.79m | 12:32PM1.14m | 1:15AM0.98m | |||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | S 5 | SSW 4 | NE 4 | — | NNE 6 |
1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 15 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 18 | — | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NNE 7 | W 3 | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | S 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 |
— | — | — | — | 8 | 77 | 36 | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 33 | — | — | 17 | 86 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 505 | 522 | 522 | 522 | 471 | 391 | 359 | 397 | 397 | 445 | 471 | 158 | 276 | 276 | 333 | 194 | 479 | 123 | 730 | 58 | 155 |
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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.
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