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burnham Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:47pm

Swell

1ft

Onshore wind

20mph

22mph

Rising tide

High

06:13pm

Weather

22°C

25°C

No wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

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10 day surf forecast

Today 14 Jul

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 6s		Cross 5mph 9mph	Flat	14°C
Flat		Cross 8mph 16mph	Flat	15°C
0-1ft 6s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 14mph 21mph	0-1ft 8s	19°C
1ft 8s		Cross 17mph 25mph	Flat	22°C 0.11mm/h
1ft 8s		On 20mph 22mph	Flat	22°C 0.05mm/h
0-1ft 5s		Cross 18mph 21mph	Flat	20°C
Flat		On 11mph 19mph	Flat	15°C
0-1ft 4s		Cross 9mph 24mph	Flat	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s		Cross 23mph 32mph	Flat	19°C
0-1ft 8s		On 24mph 37mph	Flat	18°C 0.09mm/h
Flat	0-1ft 4s	On 21mph 34mph	0-1ft 4s	17°C 0.14mm/h

Tommorrow 16 Jul

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	1ft 8s	On 8mph 11mph	1ft 8s	22°C
1ft 8s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 6mph 10mph	0-1ft 5s	18°C 0.06mm/h
1ft 8s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 4mph 13mph	0-1ft 7s	17°C 0.1mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	On 14mph 19mph	Flat	23°C
1ft 9s	On 16mph 20mph	Flat	24°C
0-1ft 6s	On 15mph 19mph	Flat	21°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s		Cross 10mph 9mph	Flat	22°C
Flat	0-1ft 6s	Cross 4mph 5mph	0-1ft 6s	22°C
0-1ft 7s		Cross 3mph 3mph	Flat	22°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 9mph 9mph	Flat	20°C 0.35mm/h
Flat	Cross 11mph 11mph	Flat	22°C 0.14mm/h
Flat	Cross 10mph 10mph	Flat	21°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 7mph 9mph	Flat	22°C
Flat	Cross 8mph 9mph	Flat	23°C 0.19mm/h
Flat	Cross 8mph 11mph	Flat	20°C 0.22mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 9s	Cross 10mph 12mph	Flat	22°C
0-1ft 7s	Cross 14mph 14mph	Flat	24°C 0.22mm/h
0-1ft 5s	Cross 14mph 17mph	Flat	22°C 0.2mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	Cross 15mph 25mph	Flat	19°C
1ft 8s	Cross 16mph 27mph	Flat	18°C 0.16mm/h
1ft 9s	On 17mph 26mph	Flat	18°C 0.17mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 9s	On 18mph 24mph	Flat	20°C
Flat	Cross 17mph 18mph	Flat	22°C
Flat	Cross 15mph 18mph	Flat	21°C

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.

burnham Surf Report

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Last updated: 14/07/25 12:00am

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