Joss Bay

Wave Quality Rating2 Type of WaveBeach break Direction of WaveRight & left BottomSand DifficultyBeginners Crowd LevelCan Get Busy HazardsRocks, Rips General DescriptionJoss Bay is the most popular and the best beach / reef break in the south east. Needs a big swell to work well and works on an easterly or north east swell. The break works on any tide and depends on the banks. The rocks on either side of the beach can provide good waves.

Due to it's quality and consistency compared to breaks in the area, and its distance from London it can get busy here. Joss Bay has been a popular break with surfers in the area for over 30 years.

How to get thereThe Bay is on the north east tip of South England Equipment HireEquipment can be hired from Joss Bay Surf Hire. A deposit must be left; this can be driving license, mobile, car keys etc. A full day hire of wetsuit and surfboard is 30 pounds. Surf SchoolsLessons are also available for beginners and intermediate surfers. BSA certificated improver scheme for juniors. Details of surf hire and lessons at Joss Bay can be found at http://www.jossbay.co.uk