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Live conditions
Local time
02:33am
Swell
1ft
11s
Cross-offshore wind
Cross
11mph
28mph
Rising tide
High
04:42am
Weather
14°C
13°C
4/3mm wetsuit
Boots
Gloves
Hood
Nearest spots
10 day surf forecast
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1ft 11s | 0-1ft 10s | Cross 11mph 28mph | 0-1ft 10s | 14°C |
 | 1ft 11s | 0-1ft 7s | Cross 10mph 27mph | 0-1ft 7s |  12°C |
 | 1ft 10s | Cross 12mph 26mph | Flat | 14°C | |
 | 1ft 10s | Off 14mph 22mph | Flat |  18°C 0.58mm/h | |
 | 1ft 10s | 0-1ft 8s | Off 13mph 18mph | 0-1ft 8s | 19°C 0.4mm/h |
 | 1ft 9s | 0-1ft 6s | Cross 12mph 18mph | 0-1ft 6s | 15°C 0.64mm/h |
 | 1ft 9s | 0-1ft 7s | Cross 9mph 13mph | 0-1ft 7s | 13°C 0.79mm/h |
 | 1ft 9s | 0-1ft 9s | Cross 8mph 15mph | 0-1ft 9s |  12°C 0.3mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 8s | Off 13mph 19mph | Flat |  17°C 0.38mm/h | |
| 0-1ft 8s | Off 13mph 17mph | Flat | 18°C 0.34mm/h | |
| Flat | Off 8mph 11mph | Flat | 15°C 0.08mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 4s | 1ft 10s | Cross 2mph 2mph | 1ft 10s | 15°C 0.66mm/h |
| 1ft 4s | 1ft 10s | Off 4mph 4mph | 1ft 10s | 17°C 0.67mm/h |
| 1ft 4s | 0-1ft 6s | Off 3mph 4mph | 0-1ft 6s | 15°C 0.61mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1ft 6s | On 12mph 22mph | Flat | 13°C 0.41mm/h | |
| 0-1ft 8s | 0-1ft 7s | On 13mph 21mph | 0-1ft 7s | 14°C 0.54mm/h |
| Flat | 1ft 6s | On 11mph 20mph | 1ft 6s | 13°C 0.21mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | Cross 9mph 11mph | Flat | 16°C 0.33mm/h | |
| Flat | On 7mph 8mph | Flat | 16°C 0.33mm/h | |
| Flat | On 6mph 11mph | Flat | 14°C 0.11mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 8s | 1ft 10s | Cross 12mph 23mph | 1ft 10s | 14°C 0.51mm/h |
| 1-2ft 10s | 1ft 11s | Cross 12mph 24mph | 1ft 11s | 14°C 0.64mm/h |
| 2-4ft 7s | 0-1ft 9s | On 9mph 17mph | 0-1ft 9s | 14°C 0.57mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2ft 9s | On 24mph 36mph | Flat | 15°C 0.52mm/h | |
| 2ft 9s | On 23mph 35mph | Flat | 14°C 0.34mm/h | |
| 2ft 9s | On 21mph 34mph | Flat | 13°C 0.18mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 0-1ft 9s | On 22mph 32mph | 0-1ft 9s | 11°C 0.46mm/h |
| Flat | On 23mph 33mph | Flat | 10°C 0.75mm/h | |
| 1-4ft 6s | Cross 17mph 31mph | Flat | 8°C 0.32mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3ft 10s | Cross 12mph 17mph | Flat |  10°C | |
| 3ft 9s | Cross 13mph 16mph | Flat | 11°C | |
| 2ft 9s | On 9mph 16mph | Flat |  8°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2ft 8s | 1ft 5s | On 6mph 8mph | 1ft 5s |  12°C |
| 1ft 8s | 0-1ft 6s | Cross 6mph 7mph | 0-1ft 6s | 12°C |
| 1ft 8s | Cross 5mph 6mph | Flat | 11°C |
Location guide
Bigbury-on-Sea in the United Kingdom often offers a marvelous surfing experience, particularly for beginners and intermediates who can take advantage of the beach break on offer. However, it's important to remember that the surfing conditions invariably depend on the weather, tidal movements, and wind direction. When there is a southwest swell in combination with an offshore wind from the northeast, that's when the conditions become most favorable for surfing. These circumstances generate decent sized waves that provide a thrilling surfing experience. As the tide moves towards high, the beach tends to foster longer rides, particularly with a good swell. This makes it a highly desirable destination for the more experienced surfers looking for a new challenge. The surf at Bigbury is essentially a beach break, allowing multiple peaks to appear down the approximately 600 meters of sand. This invariably means that even on busier days, there are plenty of waves for everyone. The beach break waves can, on a great day, provide room for maneuver and turns, and aren’t typically steep or fast. The form and connectivity of the waves make them more enjoyable to catch. As briefly mentioned, Bigbury is an excellent spot for learners and intermediate surfers. Its waters are fairly safe and free from hazards like rips and rocks. Local surf schools are around for lessons and guidance. Despite the absence of intense surf conditions, it's of high importance to always follow basic surfing safety measures and respect the local surfing etiquette. All considered, surfing at Bigbury can present one with the opportunity to swim in the English Channel while surrounded by the quintessential British seaside scenery. Just remember to check the local surf forecast and make sure conditions are safe before heading out.