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burnham Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:16am

Swell

Flat

Cross wind

Cross

3mph

Falling tide

Low

03:19am

Weather

9°C

8°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 21 Apr

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 3mph 3mph	Flat	9°C
Flat	On 4mph 7mph	Flat	9°C 0.17mm/h
Flat	On 3mph 6mph	Flat	9°C 0.12mm/h
Flat	On 7mph 11mph	Flat	11°C 0.11mm/h
Flat	On 13mph 16mph	Flat	13°C 0.06mm/h
1-2ft 12s	On 12mph 18mph	Flat	11°C
0-1ft 7s	On 8mph 14mph	Flat	7°C
1ft 8s	On 6mph 7mph	Flat	5°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	1ft 8s	Cross 9mph 11mph	1ft 8s	12°C 0.05mm/h
1ft 9s	1ft 8s	Cross 14mph 16mph	1ft 8s	13°C
1ft 9s	1ft 8s	Cross 13mph 21mph	1ft 8s	11°C

Tommorrow 23 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 8s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 9mph 13mph	0-1ft 6s	12°C 0.22mm/h
1ft 9s		Cross 10mph 12mph	Flat	13°C 0.07mm/h
1-2ft 9s	1ft 4s	Cross 9mph 14mph	1ft 4s	12°C

Thursday 24 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	0-1ft 4s	Off 5mph 5mph	0-1ft 4s	13°C
1ft 11s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 5mph 5mph	0-1ft 6s	13°C
1ft 11s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 6mph 7mph	0-1ft 11s	13°C

Friday 25 Apr

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 13s	Cross 12mph 20mph	Flat	10°C 0.1mm/h
1ft 13s	Cross 10mph 19mph	Flat	10°C 0.17mm/h
1ft 13s	Cross 9mph 19mph	Flat	10°C 0.12mm/h

Saturday 26 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 13s		Cross 6mph 7mph	Flat	9°C
1ft 12s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 10mph 12mph	0-1ft 5s	13°C 0.09mm/h
1ft 12s	0-1ft 3s	On 13mph 21mph	0-1ft 3s	13°C 0.06mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	1ft 6s	Cross 12mph 15mph	1ft 6s	14°C
1ft 11s		Cross 12mph 14mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 9s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 10mph 16mph	0-1ft 9s	13°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s		Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	15°C
1ft 10s	0-1ft 13s	Cross 6mph 8mph	0-1ft 13s	15°C
1ft 12s		Cross 5mph 10mph	Flat	15°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	0-1ft 8s	Off 8mph 10mph	0-1ft 8s	15°C
1ft 11s		Off 7mph 8mph	Flat	17°C
1ft 11s		Cross 5mph 8mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	Cross 8mph 9mph	Flat	17°C
1ft 9s	Cross 9mph 12mph	Flat	16°C
0-1ft 9s	Cross 9mph 16mph	Flat	14°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.