Joss Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.39° N 1.43° E

Joss Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Joss Bay sea temperature is
19.0°C
2.3° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NE swell.

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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Joss Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 24th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 24th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 24th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the N by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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N
10
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
1.2
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.2
E
3
0.6
WNW
4
0.1
W
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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90
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25
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Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
ESE
5
WSW
5
SSW
10
SE
15
SSE
20
SSW
20
NW
30
N
15
NNE
5
E
15
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
20
S
20
WSW
15
W
10
SSW
15
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cross-on
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High Tide
8:29PM2.87m
8:56AM3.04m
9:38PM3.03m
9:54AM3.29m
10:29PM3.30m
10:40AM3.59m
11:11PM3.60m
11:20AM3.89m
11:49PM3.89m
11:58AM4.16m
00:26AM4.14m
12:35PM4.37m
1:02AM4.32m
Low Tide
2:33PM1.52m
3:17AM1.62m
4:04PM1.31m
4:28AM1.40m
4:59PM1.00m
5:17AM1.14m
5:41PM0.68m
5:57AM0.88m
6:18PM0.39m
6:33AM0.65m
6:53PM0.17m
7:08AM0.47m
7:28PM0.04m
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Feels °C
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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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