Joss Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.39° N 1.43° E

Joss Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Joss Bay sea temperature is
20.2°C
2.9° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 9s period, NNE swell with 9 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 0.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 9th Sep)0.5ft (0.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got for the next couple of weeks. To be straight up with you, the outlook is a bit of a struggle. We're looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak swell with barely enough energy to get a wave. It's going to be a quiet period, and you'll be waiting a while for anything worthwhile.

The first real chance for a wave doesn't show up until Sunday the 13th of September. Before that, it's pretty much flat with combined wave energy barely ticking over (1 to 4), so don't bother paddling out. The water is running at about 68°F which is a couple of degrees warmer than we'd usually see this time of year.

So, let's get to it. The pick of the bunch over this whole period is actually the session on Sunday morning the 20th of September at Joss Bay. We've got a bit of a pulse from the East at 2ft with a 4-second period. The combined energy is still weak (7), but it's the best we see. The wind will be light and cross-off, so it should be clean. Don't expect any power, and it'll be inconsistent – that's the nature of the spot. Keep an eye on the crowds because Joss Bay can get busy when there's a wave, even a small one.

Another session worth a mention is Monday morning the 21st of September. Joss Bay might have a tiny 1ft wave from the SSE, again with a short period (3 seconds). The combined energy is a weak 7. It's going to be cross-off with a moderate breeze, so it'll be clean but tiny. For a bit of context, Sunday morning the 13th of September also shows a tiny 2ft wave from the North, but it's a 3-second period and the energy is weak (5). It might be the best of the early options, but it's still nothing to get excited about.

For the rest of the week leading up to the 20th, we've got strong offshore winds on a couple of days, which would be great for clean waves, but there's just no swell to work with. The 16th of September has a bit of a long-period groundswell (11 seconds) from the North, but it's only 0.3ft, so it won't break. That's the story – plenty of offshore wind, no waves.

If you're a beginner, the biggest wave we see is 2ft, so that's perfectly fine. For the experienced crew, there's just not enough power or size to get a decent ride. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with the consistent winds, to be honest.

Overall, it's a pretty bleak outlook. The long range shows a glimmer of hope on the 20th, but that's a long way out and these tiny, short-period swells are always less certain. It's a blank run, but that's not unusual for the area when there's no storm activity.

Stay patient, keep checking the forecasts, and don't hang up the wettie just yet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
15
S
15
S
20
W
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25
WSW
40
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40
WNW
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High Tide
7:50PM3.33m
8:27AM3.30m
9:10PM3.40m
9:38AM3.49m
10:19PM3.60m
10:37AM3.78m
11:15PM3.84m
11:27AM4.07m
00:03AM4.06m
12:12PM4.30m
00:45AM4.21m
12:54PM4.45m
1:24AM4.26m
Low Tide
1:47PM1.26m
2:49AM1.31m
3:36PM1.12m
4:19AM1.18m
4:52PM0.78m
5:22AM0.94m
5:47PM0.41m
6:10AM0.70m
6:33PM0.11m
6:52AM0.52m
7:14PM-0.07m
7:30AM0.40m
7:51PM-0.12m
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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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