Joss Bay
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This spot has been surfed since 1968 and is by far the most popular surf spot in the south east. Attracts big crowds in summer months and on big crowds. Locals can be an issue. Sometimes you can get this spot on a big swell or CLASSIC swell with no one in!
Location
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This spot is located just outside the town of Broadstairs on the coastal road towards botany bay and Margate.
It is marked by a huge lighthouse on the hill overlooking the spot.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Ordinary, Fun, Powerless |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Folkestone East Cliff Sands
1.53 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Broadstairs
3.45 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
The Wall
22.55 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |