Henry & Jane Rios
South East England / Kent

Joss Bay

Beach Type
Sandy
Activities
Paddle Board
•Surfing
•Swimming And Bathing
Dog Friendly

Dogs are not allowed on the beach in peak season (May - Oct) between 10am and 6pm

Renowned as one of Britain's premier surfing destinations, this sandy bay near Broadstairs attracts wave riders from across the country with its consistent surf breaks and dramatic cliff-backed setting. Even non-surfers are drawn to Joss Bay's wild beauty and relatively undeveloped character, where steep chalk cliffs create a natural amphitheater around the beach and coastal paths offer spectacular vantage points for watching both surfers and the ever-changing moods of the North Sea.

Nearby places to eat and drink

Joss Bay Cafe is a popular spot for visitors to grab a coffee or a bite to eat while enjoying the views. The cafe serves a range of food, including breakfast items, sandwiches, burgers, and fish and chips. There is also a fully licensed bar that offers a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Location

Address

Joss Gap Rd, CT10 3PG

Parking

N Foreland Hill, Broadstairs CT10 3PG

Nearby beaches

Viking Bay

Broadstairs' horseshoe-shaped main beach, watched over by Bleak House, the clifftop home where Charles Dickens once lived and wrote.

Botany Bay

Chalk sea stacks and fossils emerge at low tide beneath the clifftop hotel that watches over Botany Bay.

Stone Bay

Broadstairs' quieter alternative to Viking Bay, with better rockpooling and more room to spread out along the sand.

Dumpton Gap

One of the best low-tide walking routes on this stretch, tracing the sand between Broadstairs and Ramsgate.

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