Joss Bay Beach is a sandy beach located in Joss Bay, Kent. It stretches for around 200 metres and is protected by steep chalk cliffs, making it a safe spot for families. It is a popular beach on the Thanet coast and is often compared to Viking Bay beach in Broadstairs.
Joss Bay is known for being Kent's top surfing beach, offering surf schools, surf hire, and related shops in nearby Broadstairs. The beach is named after Joss Snelling, a notorious smuggler who brought smuggled goods to the Isle of Thanet in the late 1800s.
Visitors can also enjoy coastal walks and cycle rides, as Joss Bay is a good starting point for these activities. Amenities on the beach include a beach cafe, toilets, car parking, deck-chair hire, and bars and restaurants. It's worth noting that parking charges apply for disabled parking.
With its picturesque setting and excellent facilities, Joss Bay Beach is a must-visit for anyone seeking a fun day at the beach.
Joss Bay Beach amenities include toilet.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
Visitor reviews highlight that the beach is clean, beautiful, and has good facilities such as toilets, showers, and cafes. Visitors also appreciate the presence of protective lifeguards. However, some visitors complain about the beach being crowded during sunny summer weather and the presence of cheeky seagulls. Some visitors also report unhygienic toilets and rude staff at times.
Most visitors to Joss Bay Beach often stay in Broadstairs, which offers a variety of accommodations and dining options. Some choose to stay in nearby Ramsgate or Margate, both of which are close enough to include Joss Bay Beach in their travel plans.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 51.3792144 / Longitude: 1.4463379
Joss Bay Beach is located in Broadstairs. The following map of Joss Bay Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 11.8°C/19.3°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 16.5°C |
| Sea Temperature | 14.0 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.4 m |
| Rain Chance | 100% |
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| Rainfall | 2.9 mm |
| Rain Duration | 15 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 04:40/21:07 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 3.2 hrs |
| UV Index | 3.95 |
| Cloud Cover | 83% |
| Speed | 22.3 km/h |
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| Gusts | 40.7 km/h |
| Direction | SW |
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