Joss Bay surf break

Joss Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 BST
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Joss Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Joss Bay sea temperature is
11.1° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Joss Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Joss Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 30th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.4
NE
7
0.6
NE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
4
0.3
NE
6
0.1
NE
11
1.4
NE
5
1.4
NE
6
1.5
NE
6
1.3
NE
5
1.6
NE
5
1.5
NE
6
1.4
ENE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
28
11
26
53
18
12
12
4
34
17
6
6
5
115
120
131
89
140
138
106
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
5
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
20
NE
30
NE
30
NE
30
NNE
25
N
30
NNE
30
NE
30
ENE
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:49PM3.64m
5:34AM3.49m
5:54PM3.41m
6:52AM3.27m
7:10PM3.31m
8:12AM3.23m
8:24PM3.36m
9:19AM3.35m
9:26PM3.50m
10:12AM3.52m
10:18PM3.68m
10:55AM3.70m
11:03PM3.84m
11:33AM3.85m
Low Tide
11:39PM0.79m
12:15PM1.28m
00:56AM0.94m
1:37PM1.44m
2:22AM0.95m
3:02PM1.43m
3:37AM0.83m
4:10PM1.27m
4:36AM0.66m
5:02PM1.07m
5:23AM0.53m
5:45PM0.88m
6:03AM0.44m
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
clear
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5:41
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:28
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8:02
8:04
8:06
8:07
8:08
8:10
8:12
8:14
Temp °C
8
8
9
9
9
10
13
12
9
9
9
10
11
10
9
9
9
10
9
10
11
2
2
5
4
5
7
9
7
5
5
5
7
7
6
3
2
3
5
3
4
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
4
0.3
NE
6
0.1
NE
11
Energy kJ
8
11
34
18
12
12
4
34
17
6
6
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.6
NE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.3
ENE
3
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
NE
2
1.4
NE
5
1.4
NE
6
1.5
NE
6
1.3
NE
5
1.6
NE
5
1.5
NE
6
1.4
ENE
5
Energy kJ
32
28
10
26
53
1
22
4
2
115
120
131
89
140
138
106
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
440
277
277
303
277
219
261
219
173
128
173
158
445
378
319
393
314
303
212
396
454
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
8
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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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