
Surf Forecasts:
Joss Bay surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NE swell with 54 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 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joss Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next two weeks are looking pretty bleak for a paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and poor conditions, so don’t get your hopes up.
The first and only break on the radar is Joss Bay. The water temperature is sitting at 68°, which is a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s really unusual, feels more like a bath than the English Channel.
Starting from Sunday the 19th of July, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the NE, but it’s short-period (8 seconds) and cross-on. The combined energy is only 69 (weak), and the wind is ruining it. Conditions are poor with a gentle cross-onshore breeze. The next few days don’t get any better. Monday the 20th sees a 3ft NNE swell, but the period drops to a pathetic 4 seconds, and it’s choppy. Tuesday the 21st is even smaller, with 2ft and a period of just 4 seconds – total mush. Combined energy is down to 10.
We go through a whole run of mornings and afternoons with nothing worth mentioning. The swell barely reaches 2ft, the energy stays in the single digits or low twenties, and the wind is cross-on or onshore, keeping the surface messy. The highlight of this whole period might be Friday the 24th, when the wind goes cross-off and the surf is clean, but the swell is a pathetic 1.0ft to 1ft. There’s no energy to work with.
We get a bit of a break on Monday the 27th of July. The morning looks glassy – a rare moment – with a 2ft N swell and a period of 4 seconds. The energy is still very weak (8), but that glassy wind is a major positive. If you’re desperate, you could get a longboard out for a few knee-high dribblers. But it’s inconsistent, and it doesn’t last.
After that, we’re back to flat or near-flat conditions. Tuesday the 28th has a fresh offshore wind, but no swell at all (0 combined energy). The rest of the month and into August is a graveyard of readings: 0.3ft, 0.7ft, and flat spells. The combined energy is often 0 or 1. The wind is often onshore or cross-on, and there’s a stretch from the 28th of July to the 3rd of August where the swell is essentially non-existent.
This is a long, blank run. For the area, that’s normal when the summer patterns set in. For a kite surfer, the strong cross-off winds on some days (like the 28th) might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, there’s nothing to get excited about. The best option is a very early morning session on the 27th of July if you want to stand on a board and not get blown off it. Otherwise, save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 7 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 |
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69 | 35 | 21 | 54 | 20 | 10 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 36 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 4:32AM3.76m | 4:39PM3.97m | 5:19AM3.57m | 5:28PM3.72m | 6:08AM3.38m | 6:22PM3.48m | 7:00AM3.22m | 7:21PM3.28m | 7:58AM3.12m | 8:23PM3.17m | 8:57AM3.11m | 9:25PM3.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:47PM0.20m | 10:58AM0.86m | 11:28PM0.47m | 11:39AM1.03m | 00:10AM0.76m | 12:22PM1.19m | 00:55AM1.04m | 1:12PM1.33m | 1:50AM1.26m | 2:18PM1.43m | 3:04AM1.38m | 3:43PM1.42m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | |
— | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | S 4 | — | NNE 5 | S 3 |
— | 16 | — | — | — | — | 30 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 36 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 3 | — | 5 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | NNE 6 | — | WNW 2 | NNE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 7 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 6 | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | S 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | — |
69 | 35 | 21 | 54 | 20 | 10 | 18 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 12 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 445 | 221 | 319 | 522 | 216 | 475 | 501 | 277 | 407 | 737 | 155 | 143 | 522 | 277 | 685 | 939 | 822 | 996 | 538 | 1030 |
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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.










