Joss Bay surf break

Joss Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 BST
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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
11.6° C
(Which is 2.1°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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 29th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon morning, strong winds from the ENE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.3
NE
6
0.4
NE
3
1.5
NE
5
1.8
NE
6
1.9
NE
7
2
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
6
1.8
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
5
0.9
SE
5
0.7
E
5
0.3
ENE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.1
E
5
0.7
SW
4
0.4
NW
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
6
6
5
5
122
228
322
339
275
243
175
88
76
35
25
4
1
1
0
0
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
20
NNE
40
NE
40
NE
40
ENE
45
ENE
45
ENE
40
E
35
E
25
ENE
25
ESE
25
SE
10
SSE
10
SW
5
WSW
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
High Tide
8:24PM3.36m
9:19AM3.35m
9:26PM3.50m
10:12AM3.52m
10:18PM3.68m
10:55AM3.70m
11:03PM3.84m
11:33AM3.85m
11:43PM3.96m
12:08PM3.95m
00:22AM4.04m
12:43PM4.00m
00:59AM4.06m
Low Tide
3:37AM0.83m
4:10PM1.27m
4:36AM0.66m
5:02PM1.07m
5:23AM0.53m
5:45PM0.88m
6:03AM0.44m
6:22PM0.72m
6:39AM0.42m
6:56PM0.61m
7:12AM0.44m
7:28PM0.54m
7:45AM0.51m
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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5:35
5:33
5:31
5:28
5:26
5:24
5:22
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8:07
8:08
8:10
8:12
8:14
8:15
8:16
8:19
4
Temp °C
9
10
11
12
10
9
10
11
11
14
13
12
18
16
15
19
17
15
16
15
14
5
7
9
9
5
0
1
3
1
4
4
5
12
10
12
18
15
14
14
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
7
0.5
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.3
NE
6
0.1
NE
11
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
E
5
0.3
ENE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.1
E
5
Energy kJ
4
6
6
5
5
28
25
4
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.2
S
4
Energy kJ
4
4
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
4
0.4
NE
3
1.5
NE
5
1.8
NE
6
1.9
NE
7
2
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
6
1.8
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
5
0.9
SE
5
0.4
S
3
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SSW
5
0.7
SW
4
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
7
2
122
228
322
339
275
243
175
88
76
35
2
10
8
15
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
187
158
158
445
393
535
450
398
462
400
400
303
281
281
359
390
399
543
281
133
399
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
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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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