Joss Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.39° N 1.43° E

Joss Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Joss Bay sea temperature is
20.1° C
4.2° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNE swell with 103 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM. 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 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 19th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight – the next 16 days at Joss Bay are a write-off. From Sunday July 19 right through to Monday August 3, there’s barely a wave worth paddling for. This spot is already inconsistent, and this stretch proves it. The only time you’ll even get a splash is on Wednesday July 29, first thing. We’re talking 4ft of swell out of the NNE, but with a short 5-second period and weak energy (75). The wind is offshore from the WSW at 9 mph, so it’ll be clean – but the waves are just ordinary. Not worth the drive, to be honest. After that, it’s back to flat or junk. Save your energy for another day. Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
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0
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0
0
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
4
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
4
0.7
NNE
4
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.6
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
4
0.6
NNE
5
0.6
NNE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
103
36
20
56
21
13
18
13
9
11
33
21
19
28
12
11
4
3
3
1
Wind (km/h)
25
N
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
ENE
10
N
5
E
20
SE
25
N
20
NNE
15
ENE
5
SSW
10
SSW
25
S
20
WSW
15
WNW
25
S
10
W
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:53PM4.18m
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
10:19AM0.71m
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
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4:58
5:00
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5:07
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9:00
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Temp °C
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16
16
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Feels °C
11
11
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12
15
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20
15
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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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