Joss Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.39° N 1.43° E

Joss Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Joss Bay sea temperature is
16.7°C
1.9° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, W swell with 834 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 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 23rd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, severe gales from the SSW by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
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Rating
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
N
8
0.5
S
6
0.6
SW
4
0.1
N
9
3
SSE
8
3
W
7
1.9
W
6
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.3
NNW
6
1.9
W
6
0.1
NE
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
27
6
2
1
0
0
1
0
834
0
8
9
3
6
0
5
11
9
3
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
SW
40
SSE
50
W
35
WSW
30
WSW
20
SW
55
S
80
SSW
75
W
55
W
50
WNW
30
W
60
SSW
45
WSW
50
WNW
35
W
20
WSW
45
SSW
50
SSW
Wind State
cross
off
cross
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:52PM2.89m
8:10AM3.11m
9:00PM3.08m
9:10AM3.33m
9:51PM3.37m
10:00AM3.60m
10:35PM3.69m
10:44AM3.88m
11:15PM3.99m
11:25AM4.15m
11:54PM4.24m
12:07PM4.37m
00:33AM4.39m
Low Tide
2:22AM1.62m
3:11PM1.21m
3:38AM1.44m
4:10PM0.95m
4:34AM1.19m
4:57PM0.66m
5:19AM0.92m
5:38PM0.41m
5:59AM0.66m
6:17PM0.21m
6:38AM0.46m
6:56PM0.09m
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18
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Temp °C
14
13
12
11
11
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15
14
13
9
10
11
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16
17
13
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14
17
Feels °C
10
6
4
1
3
7
10
5
-2
-6
-2
2
5
10
10
3
3
5
7
10
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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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