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burnham Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
04:32pm

Swell

1ft

Cross wind

Cross

16mph

28mph

Falling tide

Low

06:06pm

Weather

19°C

2mm wetsuit

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Gloves

Hood

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10 day surf forecast

Today 17 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	1ft 10s	Cross 13mph 27mph	1ft 10s	13°C 0.47mm/h
1ft 9s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 18mph 34mph	0-1ft 7s	14°C 0.64mm/h
1ft 6s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 17mph 34mph	0-1ft 8s	15°C 0.2mm/h
1ft 4s	1ft 8s	Cross 16mph 32mph	1ft 8s	17°C
1ft 4s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 16mph 29mph	0-1ft 9s	19°C
1ft 5s		Cross 15mph 29mph	Flat	18°C
1-2ft 9s	1ft 7s	Cross 14mph 29mph	1ft 7s	17°C
1-2ft 12s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 13mph 29mph	0-1ft 7s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	1ft 8s	Cross 19mph 26mph	1ft 8s	21°C
1-2ft 10s	1ft 9s	Cross 18mph 24mph	1ft 9s	22°C
2ft 8s	1ft 11s	Cross 12mph 22mph	1ft 11s	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s		Cross 9mph 13mph	Flat	20°C
1ft 10s		Cross 10mph 13mph	Flat	22°C
1ft 10s	1ft 8s	Cross 7mph 8mph	1ft 8s	18°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	Cross 7mph 11mph	Flat	18°C
1ft 9s	Cross 8mph 14mph	Flat	17°C 0.11mm/h
1ft 9s	Cross 7mph 15mph	Flat	15°C 0.48mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Off 24mph 40mph	Flat	9°C 0.75mm/h
Flat	Cross 25mph 40mph	Flat	7°C 0.85mm/h
Flat	Cross 26mph 44mph	Flat	7°C 1.65mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 4s	1ft 9s	Cross 17mph 21mph	1ft 9s	12°C
Flat	1ft 9s	Cross 15mph 19mph	1ft 9s	12°C
0-1ft 4s	1ft 7s	Cross 13mph 21mph	1ft 7s	11°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 10mph 12mph	Flat	12°C
Flat	Cross 10mph 13mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	Cross 8mph 14mph	Flat	11°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 8s	Cross 5mph 7mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	Cross 8mph 10mph	Flat	15°C
0-1ft 9s	On 7mph 9mph	Flat	13°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	Cross 9mph 13mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 12s	Cross 10mph 12mph	Flat	16°C
Flat	On 7mph 9mph	Flat	13°C 0.06mm/h

Friday 26 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 3s		On 15mph 29mph	Flat	11°C 3.14mm/h
1-2ft 6s		Cross 12mph 23mph	Flat	11°C 1.23mm/h
0-1ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 11mph 23mph	1ft 11s	10°C 0.56mm/h

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Location guide

The surfing conditions at Burnham vary greatly, mostly due to its geographical location and unusual tidal patterns. Burnham, located on the Bristol Channel in the United Kingdom, isn't traditionally known as a prime surf location because of these conditions. However, that isn't to say that surfing in Burnham is without its unique appeal. The first factor to consider when examining Burnham's surfing conditions is its tidal range—the second highest in the world. This results in a significant change in the surf break, depending on whether it's low or high tide. Often, the best surfing conditions in Burnham occur around high tide when the waves reach their maximum size thanks to the funnelling effect of the river mouth. On good days, the beach break at Burnham can produce average wave heights of about 1 meter, which are suitable for beginners or less experienced surfers. These waves can occasionally reach heights of 2 meters during intense storms, although these are not frequent occurrences. The onshore winds often blow from the south, which can either enhance the surfing conditions or create hazardous, choppy surf depending on their intensity. Additionally, surfers should be aware of the water quality, which can sometimes suffer due to the proximity of the River Parrett. The ambient temperature in Burnham is often cooler due to its northern position on the UK's west coast, especially outside of the summer months, so thicker wetsuits are a necessity for year-round surfing here. In summary, the surfing experience in Burnham is one that requires careful planning with tidal tables, atmospheric conditions, and a good knowledge of the local geography.

burnham Surf Report

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Last updated: 17/09/25 12:00am

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