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: 6 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: Friday 5 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.1m), 12s period, W swell with 3 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 0.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 Powerful10AM (Fri 5th Jun)0.5ft (0.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, moderate winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, near gales from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Tue
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
1.6
SSW
5
1
SW
4
0.1
W
12
0.5
SW
3
0.1
W
12
0.8
S
4
1.3
S
5
1
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
1.1
SSW
5
0.1
W
11
1.3
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.3
S
5
0.2
NNW
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
3
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
1
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
30
W
30
SW
50
SSW
40
SW
45
SW
45
WSW
35
WSW
25
W
25
SW
15
S
35
S
50
SW
50
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
45
SW
25
W
25
WNW
20
W
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
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
6:45AM3.34m
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
12:59PM1.30m
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:41
4:41
4:41
4:39
4:39
4:39
4:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:00
9:01
9:02
9:04
9:05
9:06
9:07
9:07
 mm
4
2
1
3
1
3
2
1
3
1
1
Temp °C
17
15
15
16
15
15
16
14
15
15
14
15
16
14
16
16
15
16
20
16
16
Feels °C
12
10
9
8
8
7
9
8
10
9
10
8
6
4
10
10
11
10
14
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
NW
5
0.2
WSW
3
0.1
W
11
0.3
S
5
0.2
NNW
3
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
Energy kJ
1
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.8
SW
4
1.7
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
5
1.3
SSW
5
1.6
SSW
5
1
SW
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.4
S
4
0.8
S
4
1.3
S
5
1
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
1.1
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
4
1.3
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
W
3
Energy kJ
17
16
18
194
74
81
135
35
16
5
4
19
92
33
18
48
11
68
33
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
1
2
1
4
4
1
1
1
Distance (km)
470
429
858
713
500
472
504
263
194
159
679
655
436
263
200
108
554
554
203
194
194
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
3
4
1
2
4
4
2
3
3
4
2
4
4
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
9
8
6
8
7
6
9
9
9
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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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