Welcome
Joss Bay, Broadstairs is a popular 200-metre long bay, known as the best surfing beach in Thanet. It's surrounded by fields and a golf course.
The surf school hires boards and wet suits. Deck chair/lounger hire available, a beach shop and cafe.There is plenty of exposed sand when the tide is in, but take care walking, as the beach gets cut off at both ends.
-Toilets (Seasonal)
-Seasonal lifeguards
-Disabled access to the beach
-Parking
-Kiddies Corner with bouncy castle and trampolines
-Dog ban in place from 1st May-30th September, dogs not permitted from 10am-6pm.
Bay inspectors in season assist the RNLI with minor first aid. The RNLI provide a 7 day service between 23 May - 6 September.
Level access
There is level access from the car park to:
BeachVisual
Getting here
Travel by public transport
The bay is fairly secluded from public transport links. The nearest train station is Broadstairs, 1.8 miles from the beach.
Travel by taxi
Please contact the Thanet Visitor Information Service for information on accessible taxis in the area.
01843 577577
Parking
The car park is immeditely next to the beach and has 200 spaces, including 4 accessbile spaces.
Arrival
Getting around inside
Getting around outside
RNLI available to assist with minor First Aid during operating dates and hours only.
Sun loungers and deckchairs available to hire.
The width of the entrance tothe beach is 3000mm slipway and 1700mm access beside barrier.
Customer care support
Customer care support