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Saturday – Sunday – 24th - 25th October 2026

Friday, 23 October 2026

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Saturday – Sunday – 24th - 25th October 2026

Last updated: Friday, 23 October 2026

Folkestone

FAIR
Surf height2 - 3 FT
Wave period7
WindSouth Westerly, Westerly, North Westerly · 30+MPH
Sea temp16 C
Water qualitySome pollution
Best tideMid to High
Best time07:00 AM to 3 PM

Onshore winds most of the time and some big swell in the channel.

Ramsgate

FAIR
Surf height1 - 3 FT
Wave period7
WindSouth Westerly, Westerly, North Westerly · 20+ MPH
Sea temp16 C
Water qualityGood
Best tideHigh
Best timeMid-Day

Ramsgate area in general will see some waves; a few peaks will produce some interesting swell for sure.

Joss Bay

FAIR
Surf height2 to 3 FT
Wave period7
WindSouth Westerly, Westerly, North Westerly · 25+ MPH
Sea temp16C
Water qualityGood
Best tideMid to High
Best time10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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.

Viking Bay

FAIR
Surf height2+ FT
Wave period7
WindSouth Westerly, Westerly, North Westerly · 20+ MPH
Sea temp16 C
Water qualityGood
Best tideLow to Mid
Best time06:30 AM to 11:30 AM

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...

Weekend Outlook

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.

Friday

Strong swell on the south-facing beaches, with waves breaking also on north-facing beaches such as Joss Bay.

Saturday

Strong winds and swell around the county, south facing coast will see lots of waves, north facing beaches will also see changeable conditions.

Sunday

Strong winds and swell around the county, south facing coast will see lots of waves, north facing beaches will also see changeable conditions.