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Honest local surf knowledge for the Kent coast: what the weekend looks like, where to paddle out, and what's happening in our surf community.
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Last updated: Friday, 23 October 2026
Onshore winds most of the time and some big swell in the channel.
Ramsgate area in general will see some waves; a few peaks will produce some interesting swell for sure.
Waves coming in around the headland from the channel, alongside some waves coming through from windswell created from westerly and northwesterly winds, in short, Joss Bay will have some form of waves of different heights throughout the weekend.
Waves wrapping into the bay from the southwest and also a few northwesterly waves too, it will be messier at Viking Bay but spots nearby might be cleaner, Stone Bay, Car Park etc...
Strong storms and winds are coming through; expect heavy waves in some spots, and others will see potentially good conditions. The wind will be changing, so be aware.
Rip Advisory: Strong rips.
Strong swell on the south-facing beaches, with waves breaking also on north-facing beaches such as Joss Bay.
Strong winds and swell around the county, south facing coast will see lots of waves, north facing beaches will also see changeable conditions.
Strong winds and swell around the county, south facing coast will see lots of waves, north facing beaches will also see changeable conditions.
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