Joss Bay Surf Break
Lat Long: 51.39° N 1.43° E

Joss Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Joss Bay

Issued: 12 pm 02 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Joss Bay sea temperature is
15.5° C

3.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Joss Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Joss Bay surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 3s period, SE swell with 7 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Joss Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Joss Bay in the next 16 days are 0.6m 3s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 6th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 3s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
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
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.7
SW
4
0.7
W
4
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
1.3
SSW
5
0.9
SW
4
0.1
NW
4
0.2
W
3
0.1
W
12
0.5
SE
3
0.2
E
3
0.2
E
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.9
SW
4
0.4
S
5
0.4
SW
3
0.9
SSW
4
0.9
SW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
3
5
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
25
WSW
30
W
30
SW
50
SSW
40
SW
45
SW
40
WSW
30
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
10
S
25
SE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
WNW
15
SW
20
SW
30
SSW
35
SW
20
NW
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
1:28PM3.83m
1:51AM3.74m
2:06PM3.82m
2:31AM3.63m
2:45PM3.78m
3:13AM3.51m
3:26PM3.73m
3:58AM3.40m
4:11PM3.67m
4:48AM3.32m
5:01PM3.59m
5:44AM3.30m
5:57PM3.54m
Low Tide
8:20PM0.67m
8:36AM0.86m
9:00PM0.69m
9:12AM0.94m
9:40PM0.73m
9:50AM1.04m
10:23PM0.79m
10:30AM1.13m
11:06PM0.83m
11:13AM1.22m
11:52PM0.86m
12:03PM1.28m
00:42AM0.86m
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
4:43
4:41
4:41
4:41
4:39
4:39
4:39
9:00
9:01
9:02
9:04
9:05
9:06
9:07
4
3
1
2
2
1
3
Temp °C
17
17
14
16
16
15
14
15
14
15
16
14
14
15
16
18
20
17
17
17
15
12
13
9
10
8
8
5
7
8
10
10
10
10
13
14
17
17
13
11
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.4
SSW
4
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.3
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
5
0.1
W
12
0.2
SSW
3
0.4
ESE
4
0.2
E
3
0.2
S
6
0.4
S
5
Energy kJ
1
6
1
1
1
1
4
7
3
1
4
1
3
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
4
0.2
W
3
0.1
W
6
0.2
E
3
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
3
0.7
SW
4
0.7
W
4
0.8
SW
4
1.7
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
5
1.3
SSW
5
1.3
SSW
5
0.9
SW
4
0.5
W
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
SE
3
0.2
S
4
0.4
S
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.9
SW
4
0.2
W
3
0.4
SW
3
0.9
SSW
4
0.9
SW
4
Energy kJ
9
15
14
20
188
68
68
71
28
6
33
4
5
1
3
19
22
1
2
29
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
435
470
429
858
713
673
572
552
471
200
87
166
301
300
123
37
159
87
207
425
123
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
1
4
4
2
2
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
8
9
9
9
7
8
9
6
5
9
6
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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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