Joss Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.39° N 1.43° E

Joss Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Joss Bay sea temperature is
19.3°C
2.4° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, NNE swell with 46 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 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 24th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
1
SW
4
1.1
SW
4
0.5
WNW
3
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
6
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
5
0.1
NE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
4
1
2
4
4
3
1
1
Wind (km/h)
40
SW
30
WNW
30
W
25
W
30
SW
40
WSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
30
W
25
WNW
15
NW
20
NW
10
W
10
W
10
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
5
N
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:07PM3.70m
4:26AM3.42m
4:51PM3.38m
5:12AM3.16m
5:47PM3.08m
6:16AM2.96m
7:04PM2.87m
7:39AM2.90m
8:29PM2.87m
8:56AM3.04m
9:38PM3.03m
9:54AM3.29m
10:29PM3.30m
Low Tide
10:11AM0.81m
10:35PM0.98m
10:47AM1.04m
11:13PM1.27m
11:33AM1.29m
00:05AM1.51m
12:43PM1.49m
1:28AM1.66m
2:33PM1.52m
3:17AM1.62m
4:04PM1.31m
4:28AM1.40m
4:59PM1.00m
light rain
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clear
clear
clear
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6:31
6:31
6:33
6:35
6:37
6:39
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:05
7:02
7:00
6:58
6:55
6:53
6:51
 mm
2
1
Temp °C
17
19
16
17
19
18
20
21
18
16
18
17
17
21
18
16
16
16
15
16
16
Feels °C
11
12
10
11
13
13
14
16
15
12
14
12
15
20
17
14
14
13
12
13
15
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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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