Surf Forecasts:
Joss Bay surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 7s period, NNE swell with 5 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 0.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joss Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this is one of those outlooks where you might want to check the kite gear or just take the dogs for an extra long walk. We've got a solid 16-day window ahead, but the surf just isn't on the menu for most of it.
We kick things off with a long quiet spell. From now, right through until late on Monday the 23rd of September, it's a write-off. There's a long stretch of days with nothing but tiny dribbles – we're talking ankle-snatchers at best, with combined swell energy barely registering a pulse (0 to 2). You’ll see a little bump on Tuesday the 24th with a glassy, clean morning and a tiny 0.7ft ripple from the NNE, but it’s still in the "poor surf conditions" category. Honestly, the standout feature of this entire run is just how flat it is.
Now, for the only real mention of the whole period, we look to Joss Bay. This spot is inconsistent at the best of times, and this forecast proves it. Over on the afternoon of Tuesday the 22nd, we finally see some life. There's a pulse of 4ft swell coming from the north, with a weak, short period of 5 seconds. The combined swell energy bumps up to a still-modest 67, so it's not exactly pumping. The wind will be a moderate cross-shore, so don't expect perfection. It's not going to be great, but it is the only thing on the board all week. For a beginner, that 4ft is manageable, but the short period and cross-shore chop will make it a bit of a mess. This spot tends to be a fair-weather friend, and this stretch is a prime example.
Don't get your hopes up for the rest of the window. The run continues with very poor conditions right through to Monday the 28th – small, weak, and mostly crossed-up or onshore. It’s a classic, drawn-out flat spell for the area. Sometimes the ocean just takes a long nap.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | N 4 | N 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:33PM4.49m | 2:01AM4.23m | 2:12PM4.41m | 2:36AM4.11m | 2:50PM4.24m | 3:11AM3.92m | 3:28PM4.00m | 3:47AM3.69m | 4:07PM3.70m | 4:26AM3.42m | 4:51PM3.38m | 5:12AM3.16m | 5:47PM3.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:26PM-0.05m | 8:38AM0.37m | 8:59PM0.14m | 9:09AM0.46m | 9:31PM0.39m | 9:40AM0.61m | 10:02PM0.68m | 10:11AM0.81m | 10:35PM0.98m | 10:47AM1.04m | 11:13PM1.27m | 11:33AM1.29m | 00:05AM1.51m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | SSW 3 | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | NE 7 | SSW 4 | S 5 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | SW 6 | N 4 | — | — | NE 7 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 29 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 108 | 32 | 15 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 450 | 461 | 278 | 278 | 354 | 281 | 538 | 537 | 389 | 389 | 319 | 328 | 444 | 344 | 425 | 534 | 630 | 630 | 675 | 554 | 389 |
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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 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).
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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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