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Joss Bay Surf Forecast
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Joss Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 17 May 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Joss Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Joss Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3ft and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Joss Bay in the next 12 days are 5ft 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3ft 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joss Bay over the next 12 days.
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 46 | 20 | 33 | 32 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 57 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 81 | 102 | 113 | 62 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 3:13PM 12.3 | 3:40AM 11.55 | 3:59PM 11.94 | 4:32AM 11.06 | 4:52PM 11.61 | 5:34AM 10.76 | 5:53PM 11.42 | 6:44AM 10.79 | 7:01PM 11.45 | 7:53AM 11.29 | 8:06PM 11.84 | 8:55AM 12.01 | 9:07PM 12.47 | 9:50AM 12.83 | 10:02PM 13.19 | 10:40AM 13.52 | 10:55PM 13.85 | 11:28AM 13.98 | 11:45PM 14.34 | 12:14PM 14.17 | 12:35AM 14.53 | 12:59PM 14.14 | 1:24AM 14.34 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 10:01PM 2.79 | 10:13AM 3.54 | 10:48PM 3.05 | 11:01AM 3.97 | 11:43PM 3.18 | 11:58AM 4.3 | 12:44AM 3.12 | 1:07PM 4.43 | 1:50AM 2.79 | 2:21PM 4.23 | 2:57AM 2.23 | 3:31PM 3.71 | 3:59AM 1.61 | 4:32PM 2.99 | 4:56AM 1.05 | 5:26PM 2.2 | 5:49AM 0.66 | 6:16PM 1.51 | 6:40AM 0.52 | 7:03PM 1.02 | 7:29AM 0.72 | 7:51PM 0.75 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:00 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:55 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 52 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 57 | 54 | 50 | 55 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 63 | 61 | 57 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 55 | 59 | 61 | 57 | 59 | 63 | 59 |
| Feels °F (?) | 43 | 50 | 50 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 48 | 54 | 50 | 45 | 48 | 45 | 41 | 45 | 50 | 50 | 57 | 57 | 54 | 48 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 46 | 54 | 55 | 52 | 52 | 57 | 55 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 59°F on Mon morning, min 46°F on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 57°F on Tue afternoon, min 48°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.4in), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 63°F on Sat afternoon, min 52°F on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 63°F on Mon afternoon, min 50°F on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The above surf forecast table for Joss Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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