Joss Bay Surf Break
Lat Long: 51.39° N 1.43° E

Joss Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Joss Bay

Issued: 6 am 06 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Joss Bay sea temperature is
15.6° C

2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 6 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, NNE swell with 98 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Joss Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Joss Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Joss Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 13th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 13th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
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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
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
4
1.7
S
6
1.4
SW
5
0.1
NW
5
0.8
SSW
4
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
5
0.9
SSW
4
0.9
W
4
0.9
WSW
4
0.9
SW
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.7
SW
4
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.7
WNW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.8
N
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
18
Wind (km/h)
45
S
50
SSW
45
W
25
WSW
25
SW
20
SSW
25
SW
30
WSW
30
W
30
WSW
35
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
30
W
30
WSW
15
W
30
WNW
30
NW
35
NNW
35
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
4:11PM3.67m
4:48AM3.32m
5:01PM3.59m
5:44AM3.30m
5:57PM3.54m
6:45AM3.34m
6:57PM3.53m
7:46AM3.46m
7:59PM3.59m
8:44AM3.63m
8:58PM3.72m
9:39AM3.81m
9:55PM3.90m
Low Tide
10:30AM1.13m
11:06PM0.83m
11:13AM1.22m
11:52PM0.86m
12:03PM1.28m
00:42AM0.86m
12:59PM1.30m
1:36AM0.83m
2:03PM1.26m
2:37AM0.76m
3:10PM1.16m
3:41AM0.66m
4:16PM0.98m
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4:39
4:39
4:39
4:37
4:37
4:37
4:37
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9:05
9:06
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:08
9:09
 mm
5
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
14
13
14
16
17
15
17
16
14
14
16
13
14
15
14
14
16
13
15
15
13
Feels °C
6
4
5
11
12
11
10
10
9
7
9
7
9
10
9
8
11
7
8
8
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
5
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
5
0.2
WNW
3
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.4
S
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
1
2
1
1
1
1
7
2
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
5
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
4
1.7
S
6
1.4
SW
5
0.8
WSW
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
3
0.3
S
2
0.9
SSW
4
0.9
W
4
0.9
WSW
4
0.9
SW
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.9
WSW
4
0.7
SW
4
1
SW
4
0.3
WNW
3
0.7
WNW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.8
N
4
Energy kJ
48
190
95
16
22
7
1
26
23
26
22
19
4
4
24
15
35
1
11
4
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
412
537
277
200
200
174
200
641
470
630
554
166
571
630
470
534
252
205
221
378
219
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
1
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
7
8
8
6
5
7
8
5
7
5
6
6
5
7
5
6
5
6
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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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