Surf rolling into Joss Bay on the Kent coast

Kent · Thanet

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Saturday – Sunday – 14th to 15th November 2026

Last updated: Thursday, 12 November 2026

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Folkestone

FAIR
Surf heightFLAT (Sat) 2+ FT (Sun)
Wave period7
WindLight then strong SW · Light then 29 MPH
Sea temp12 C
Water qualityClean
Best tideN/A
Best timeN/A

Ramsgate

FAIR
Surf heightFLAT (Sat) 1+ FT (Sun)
Wave period7
WindVariable then South West · Light then 25 MPH
Sea temp12 C
Water qualityGood
Best tideN/A
Best timeN/A

Joss Bay

FAIR
Surf heightFlat to 1+ FT
Wave period7
WindLight then South West · Light then 25 MPH
Sea temp12 C
Water qualityGood
Best tideHigh Tide
Best timeN/A

Viking Bay

FLAT
Surf heightFlat to 1+ FT
Wave period7
WindLight then South West · Light then 25 MPH
Sea temp12C
Water qualityGood
Best tideHigh Tide
Best timeN/A

Weekend Outlook

The swell from the north that hit Kent on wednesday through to Friday will have pulled back by the weekend, on Sunday strong south west winds will drive surf along the south facing beaches but the north facing beaches this weekend will see only small waves.

Rip Advisory: No Rips (Saturday) strong Rips (Sunday).

Friday

Swell coming to an end but still possible to get some good rides.

Saturday

Generally calm a few waves showing in north kent but not much.

Sunday

Strong south westerly winds generating windswell up the channel.

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