Joss Bay surf break

Joss Bay surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 27 May 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
13.9° C
(Which is 2.1°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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 28th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
4
1.1
NE
5
1.3
ENE
6
1
E
5
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
4
0.1
NE
5
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.7
SW
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.2
WSW
3
0.1
N
7
0.2
S
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
57
100
51
16
5
1
3
1
1
1
4
4
1
0
0
2
2
0
1
0
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
30
NE
25
E
25
ESE
15
ESE
15
SW
10
WNW
10
SSE
5
NNE
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
10
W
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
25
WSW
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
9:33AM3.45m
9:43PM3.55m
10:17AM3.56m
10:30PM3.63m
10:58AM3.66m
11:13PM3.71m
11:36AM3.74m
11:54PM3.78m
12:13PM3.79m
00:33AM3.81m
12:50PM3.82m
1:12AM3.80m
1:28PM3.83m
1:51AM3.74m
Low Tide
4:20PM1.19m
4:43AM0.79m
5:08PM1.04m
5:27AM0.77m
5:49PM0.91m
6:08AM0.75m
6:28PM0.80m
6:46AM0.75m
7:05PM0.72m
7:23AM0.76m
7:42PM0.67m
7:59AM0.80m
8:20PM0.67m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:48
4:47
4:46
4:45
4:43
4:43
4:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:54
8:55
8:57
8:58
8:59
9:00
9:00
3
1
2
Temp °C
17
17
18
21
24
24
20
20
19
18
19
19
20
20
19
18
19
17
17
19
16
12
11
13
17
24
22
20
20
19
17
17
18
20
18
17
13
15
14
15
16
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.2
SSW
4
0.2
S
4
Energy kJ
13
5
1
3
1
4
4
1
2
2
2
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
5
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
4
1.1
NE
5
1.3
ENE
6
1
E
5
0.6
ESE
4
0.2
SSW
2
0.3
WNW
2
0.2
ESE
2
0.3
NW
2
0.7
SW
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.2
WSW
3
Energy kJ
28
57
100
51
16
1
1
1
1
13
19
12
6
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
Distance (km)
303
357
396
354
502
299
502
303
303
303
387
219
429
278
174
174
166
312
436
470
252
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)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
3
2
3
4
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
7
7
4
4
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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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