Joss Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.39° N 1.43° E

Joss Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Joss Bay sea temperature is
20.6°C
3.2° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 6s period, N swell with 3 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep)0.5ft (0.2m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Joss Bay over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this stretch is lookin’ pretty flat for a long time, so don’t get your hopes up too early.

For the first week and a half, we’re talkin’ barely a ripple. From the 28th of August right through to the 7th of September, the swell is tiny – we’re talkin’ 0.3ft to 0.7ft from the north or northeast, with periods of 6 to 8 seconds. The combined energy of all swells directed here is just 1 to 4 (weak energy), so there’s really nothing to get excited about. Winds are mostly offshore or cross-offshore, which is great for cleanliness, but with no waves, it doesn’t matter. Water temperature is 69°F with a 6°F anomaly – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, so if you’re wantin’ a float, it’s a nice dip, but there’s no surf.

The only real glimmer of hope comes right at the end of the run. On Thursday the 10th of September, we see a bit more life: the morning session has a 1ft swell from the northeast, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s actually a nice long-period groundswell. The combined energy hits 51 (weak to moderate energy), and with light southerly winds, it’ll be clean. Joss Bay is a fairly exposed spot, so that long-period NE swell could wrap in nicely, but keep in mind, long-period swells at a beach break can sometimes be a bit too straight and hard to catch. It’s inconsistent here, so don’t expect a constant line-up. Still, if you’re keen, that Thursday morning looks like the best of a pretty quiet period.

After that, Friday the 11th sees a little 0.7ft to 1ft from the NNE, but it’s weak. The 12th of September is back to tiny stuff with strong winds. For the rest of the second week, it’s a whole lot of nothing.

So, bottom line: if you’re itchin’ for a paddle, Thursday the 10th of September is your best bet. The rest of the window is a flat spell that’s more suited for a beach day than a surf day. Hang tight, and check back – forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, moderate winds from the SW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

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Saturday
29
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NNE
6
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7
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
40
SW
40
WSW
30
SSW
45
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40
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25
WSW
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High Tide
00:55AM3.94m
1:04PM4.27m
1:31AM4.10m
1:40PM4.40m
2:07AM4.19m
2:18PM4.44m
2:44AM4.20m
2:57PM4.39m
3:24AM4.11m
3:39PM4.24m
4:07AM3.94m
4:25PM4.01m
Low Tide
7:27PM0.27m
7:38AM0.57m
8:01PM0.13m
8:11AM0.48m
8:33PM0.07m
8:44AM0.45m
9:06PM0.10m
9:17AM0.49m
9:40PM0.22m
9:51AM0.58m
10:16PM0.41m
10:28AM0.73m
10:57PM0.67m
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Temp °C
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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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