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burnham Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:11pm

Swell

1ft

Cross wind

Cross

13mph

21mph

Rising tide

High

05:02pm

Weather

23°C

No wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 25 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 9s		Cross 3mph 3mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 9s		Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 9s		Cross 11mph 17mph	Flat	20°C
1ft 9s		Cross 16mph 23mph	Flat	25°C
1ft 7s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 16mph 23mph	0-1ft 8s	25°C
1ft 7s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 13mph 21mph	0-1ft 9s	23°C
1ft 10s	0-1ft 15s	Cross 8mph 10mph	0-1ft 15s	16°C
1ft 16s	1ft 12s	Cross 6mph 12mph	1ft 12s	15°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 12s	On 12mph 15mph	Flat	21°C
2-3ft 15s	Cross 6mph 12mph	Flat	21°C
1-2ft 11s	Cross 2mph 6mph	Flat	19°C

Tommorrow 27 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 13s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 18mph 24mph	0-1ft 8s	18°C 0.12mm/h
1-2ft 13s		On 15mph 19mph	Flat	19°C 0.09mm/h
1ft 8s	0-1ft 9s	On 9mph 14mph	0-1ft 9s	19°C

Thursday 28 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 13mph 16mph	1ft 11s	21°C
1ft 8s	1ft 11s	Cross 14mph 18mph	1ft 11s	20°C 0.36mm/h
1ft 9s	1ft 11s	On 13mph 19mph	1ft 11s	19°C 0.42mm/h

Friday 29 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s		On 19mph 28mph	Flat	17°C 0.14mm/h
Flat		On 21mph 28mph	Flat	18°C 0.06mm/h
0-1ft 8s	0-1ft 8s	On 16mph 26mph	0-1ft 8s	17°C 0.06mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	On 16mph 21mph	Flat	18°C 0.08mm/h
Flat	On 18mph 22mph	Flat	19°C
Flat	On 14mph 20mph	Flat	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	1ft 9s	On 6mph 10mph	1ft 9s	18°C
Flat	1ft 9s	Cross 7mph 11mph	1ft 9s	18°C
0-1ft 10s	1ft 8s	Cross 10mph 14mph	1ft 8s	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 8s	On 15mph 21mph	Flat	15°C 0.27mm/h
1ft 9s	On 17mph 22mph	Flat	15°C 0.31mm/h
Flat	On 16mph 27mph	Flat	12°C 0.38mm/h

Tuesday 02 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 8s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 11mph 15mph	0-1ft 9s	15°C
1-2ft 7s	1ft 10s	Off 17mph 26mph	1ft 10s	13°C 1.38mm/h
1ft 8s	1ft 10s	Cross 21mph 35mph	1ft 10s	14°C 3.38mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 12s	On 21mph 29mph	Flat	15°C 0.22mm/h
2ft 12s	On 17mph 24mph	Flat	16°C 0.13mm/h
1ft 8s	On 13mph 23mph	Flat	15°C 0.1mm/h

Historical data

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.