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burnham Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
03:24pm

Swell

3ft

14s

Cross wind

Cross

16mph

26mph

Falling tide

Low

04:07pm

Weather

12°C

11°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 21 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 14s	0-1ft 16s	Cross 19mph 34mph	0-1ft 16s	11°C
2ft 14s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 21mph 40mph	0-1ft 12s	11°C
2ft 14s		Cross 22mph 45mph	Flat	11°C
2ft 14s		Cross 26mph 48mph	Flat	11°C 0.16mm/h
2-3ft 14s		Cross 23mph 41mph	Flat	11°C 0.34mm/h
3ft 14s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 14mph 24mph	0-1ft 5s	11°C
3ft 15s	1-2ft 6s	Cross 8mph 18mph	1-2ft 6s	9°C
2-3ft 15s		Cross 5mph 11mph	Flat	8°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 15s	1ft 6s	Cross 10mph 21mph	1ft 6s	9°C
2ft 15s		On 13mph 20mph	Flat	11°C 0.07mm/h
2ft 15s		On 12mph 21mph	Flat	10°C 0.13mm/h

Tommorrow 23 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 12s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 25mph 43mph	0-1ft 5s	9°C
1-2ft 10s	1ft 8s	Cross 28mph 47mph	1ft 8s	9°C 0.15mm/h
2ft 12s	1ft 9s	Cross 28mph 49mph	1ft 9s	9°C 0.54mm/h

Monday 24 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 15s		Cross 11mph 22mph	Flat	10°C
2-3ft 16s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 13mph 21mph	0-1ft 8s	11°C 0.12mm/h
2ft 16s	1ft 20s	Cross 12mph 21mph	1ft 20s	10°C 0.2mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 15s	1ft 13s	On 7mph 15mph	1ft 13s	7°C
2ft 14s	0-1ft 3s	On 10mph 14mph	0-1ft 3s	9°C
2ft 14s	1ft 4s	On 9mph 11mph	1ft 4s	8°C 0.06mm/h

Wednesday 26 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 12s	1ft 6s	Cross 9mph 21mph	1ft 6s	7°C 0.83mm/h
1ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 13mph 17mph	1ft 10s	8°C 1.74mm/h
1ft 8s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 7mph 10mph	0-1ft 9s	7°C 0.17mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 9mph 15mph	0-1ft 6s	5°C
1ft 5s	1ft 9s	Cross 15mph 21mph	1ft 9s	8°C
1-2ft 6s	1ft 10s	Cross 17mph 27mph	1ft 10s	8°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 11s	Cross 18mph 30mph	Flat	9°C
1-2ft 11s	Cross 14mph 24mph	Flat	10°C
1ft 11s	Cross 13mph 22mph	Flat	11°C 0.06mm/h

Saturday 01 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s	1ft 13s	Cross 15mph 29mph	1ft 13s	8°C
2ft 11s	1ft 13s	Cross 18mph 32mph	1ft 13s	9°C 0.09mm/h
2ft 11s	1ft 9s	Cross 20mph 33mph	1ft 9s	8°C 0.1mm/h

Sunday 02 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 13s	1-2ft 11s	On 20mph 30mph	1-2ft 11s	8°C 0.17mm/h
3ft 11s	2ft 16s	On 21mph 32mph	2ft 16s	8°C 0.16mm/h
2-3ft 11s	1-2ft 11s	On 20mph 34mph	1-2ft 11s	8°C 0.55mm/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.