Joss Bay surf break

Joss Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 05 May 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
12.3° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Joss Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 11th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
1.1
NE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.3
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.7
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.3
NE
5
0.3
NE
5
0.4
ENE
3
0.5
E
4
0.5
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
2.5
NNE
7
2.1
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
7
0.8
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
12
58
51
97
132
43
27
9
4
3
4
6
7
13
16
24
705
579
173
78
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
25
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
SSE
20
S
35
SW
30
SSW
20
SSW
5
NNE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
2:26PM3.83m
2:49AM3.74m
3:03PM3.70m
3:29AM3.53m
3:44PM3.56m
4:14AM3.32m
4:31PM3.42m
5:08AM3.13m
5:27PM3.30m
6:15AM3.04m
6:34PM3.26m
7:27AM3.10m
7:42PM3.33m
Low Tide
8:50AM0.75m
9:07PM0.69m
9:24AM0.92m
9:45PM0.82m
10:00AM1.09m
10:28PM0.97m
10:41AM1.26m
11:19PM1.10m
11:31AM1.40m
00:18AM1.16m
12:34PM1.48m
1:25AM1.14m
1:48PM1.47m
2:33AM1.01m
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clear
clear
clear
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cloud
part cloud
light rain
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light rain
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5:20
5:18
5:16
5:15
5:13
5:11
5:09
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8:22
8:23
8:24
8:27
8:29
8:30
8:31
1
7
1
Temp °C
10
11
10
10
10
9
10
10
10
11
12
12
14
15
14
14
15
14
14
15
14
5
6
3
4
3
2
7
6
7
8
8
7
10
10
10
9
11
9
9
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
5
0.3
NE
5
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.6
NE
4
0.1
N
8
0.8
NE
8
Energy kJ
9
4
2
2
1
1
16
1
78
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
2
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
1.1
NE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.3
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.7
NE
5
0.3
NE
5
0.4
ENE
3
0.5
E
4
0.5
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.9
NE
4
2.5
NNE
7
2.1
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
7
Energy kJ
10
12
58
51
97
132
43
27
3
4
6
7
13
24
705
579
173
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
363
568
654
539
516
339
731
257
257
277
281
483
449
422
422
396
200
200
74
74
0
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
7
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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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