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bigbury Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
08:03am

Swell

3ft

12s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

3mph

4mph

Falling tide

Low

12:47pm

Weather

2°C

0°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s	1ft 2s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1ft 2s	1°C
3ft 12s	1ft 2s	Cross 2mph 3mph	1ft 2s	1°C
3ft 12s	1ft 3s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1ft 3s	2°C
3ft 11s	1ft 7s	Cross 4mph 5mph	1ft 7s	3°C
3ft 11s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 5mph 7mph	1-2ft 9s	6°C
3ft 11s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 4mph 5mph	0-1ft 4s	5°C
3ft 11s	1-2ft 6s	Off 3mph 3mph	1-2ft 6s	2°C
3ft 11s	2ft 12s	Off 3mph 3mph	2ft 12s	2°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s	2ft 17s	Cross 2mph 3mph	2ft 17s	3°C
4ft 12s	3ft 16s	Cross 3mph 4mph	3ft 16s	6°C
4-5ft 13s	2-3ft 13s	Cross 2mph 2mph	2-3ft 13s	6°C

Tommorrow 20 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 14s	4ft 13s	On 1mph 1mph	4ft 13s	7°C
4-5ft 14s	2-4ft 9s	Cross 1mph 1mph	2-4ft 9s	9°C
4ft 14s	1ft 4s	On 2mph 2mph	1ft 4s	9°C 0.08mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 13s	2ft 9s	Cross 5mph 5mph	2ft 9s	6°C
Flat	1-2ft 9s	Cross 6mph 8mph	1-2ft 9s	7°C
0-1ft 17s	1ft 9s	Cross 4mph 6mph	1ft 9s	6°C

Wednesday 22 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 13s	3ft 13s	Off 10mph 23mph	3ft 13s	5°C
3ft 12s	2ft 13s	Off 10mph 21mph	2ft 13s	6°C
3ft 12s	1-2ft 14s	Off 10mph 21mph	1-2ft 14s	5°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 3s	1-2ft 5s	Off 4mph 6mph	1-2ft 5s	5°C
1ft 4s	1ft 5s	Off 4mph 5mph	1ft 5s	6°C
0-1ft 4s	1ft 4s	Cross 4mph 5mph	1ft 4s	5°C 0.16mm/h

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 14s	1ft 15s	Cross 16mph 31mph	1ft 15s	6°C 0.78mm/h
1-2ft 11s	1ft 15s	Cross 23mph 45mph	1ft 15s	8°C 2.48mm/h
0-1ft 11s	1ft 11s	Cross 23mph 43mph	1ft 11s	10°C 2.22mm/h

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-4ft 14s	1ft 9s	On 21mph 38mph	1ft 9s	5°C 0.32mm/h
4-5ft 14s	1ft 9s	Cross 22mph 36mph	1ft 9s	6°C 0.66mm/h
6ft 13s	1ft 8s	Cross 22mph 35mph	1ft 8s	6°C 0.81mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s	1ft 8s	On 15mph 30mph	1ft 8s	5°C 0.1mm/h
4ft 12s	1ft 8s	On 17mph 28mph	1ft 8s	7°C
4ft 12s	1ft 7s	On 15mph 26mph	1ft 7s	6°C

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s		Cross 34mph 55mph	Flat	10°C 4.83mm/h
1-3ft 11s	1ft 19s	Cross 35mph 58mph	1ft 19s	10°C 4.42mm/h
1ft 9s	2ft 16s	On 34mph 56mph	2ft 16s	9°C 1.79mm/h

Historical data

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.