Joss Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.39° N 1.43° E

Joss Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Joss Bay sea temperature is
19.8° C
4.4° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 360 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Friday (Jul 17) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 12th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the NE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue night, light winds from the NE by Fri morning).

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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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)
1.2
NE
5
1.6
NE
6
1.8
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.2
NE
5
1
NE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.2
NE
5
1.4
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
6
0.4
NE
5
0.3
NE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.1
NE
5
0.1
NE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
163
273
120
71
45
69
74
135
95
83
88
53
36
13
24
9
3
1
1
1
Wind (km/h)
35
NE
40
NE
40
NE
35
NE
35
NE
30
NNE
30
ENE
35
NE
35
ENE
30
ENE
40
NE
35
E
20
E
20
NE
15
NNW
10
NW
10
E
10
NE
15
NNE
20
ENE
25
NNE
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:06AM3.76m
10:32PM3.88m
11:03AM3.92m
11:31PM4.03m
11:56AM4.09m
00:26AM4.14m
12:46PM4.25m
1:19AM4.20m
1:34PM4.35m
2:10AM4.18m
2:21PM4.39m
2:58AM4.09m
3:07PM4.33m
3:46AM3.94m
Low Tide
4:23AM0.81m
5:00PM0.89m
5:34AM0.69m
6:04PM0.62m
6:33AM0.56m
7:00PM0.33m
7:25AM0.47m
7:50PM0.09m
8:12AM0.44m
8:37PM-0.06m
8:56AM0.48m
9:22PM-0.09m
9:38AM0.57m
10:05PM0.00m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:50
4:52
4:52
4:54
4:54
4:56
4:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:06
9:06
9:05
9:04
9:02
9:00
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Temp °C
18
18
16
16
16
20
23
24
22
26
27
28
26
26
23
23
24
23
24
24
21
Feels °C
14
11
8
11
12
18
18
18
16
19
19
21
22
21
21
22
22
21
21
20
17
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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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