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burnham Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
11:35am

Swell

Flat

Onshore wind

15mph

28mph

Falling tide

Low

02:06pm

Weather

13°C

14°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 28 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s		On 18mph 32mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 7s		On 17mph 35mph	Flat	12°C
0-1ft 6s		On 16mph 31mph	Flat	12°C 0.06mm/h
Flat		On 15mph 28mph	Flat	13°C 0.15mm/h
Flat		On 15mph 28mph	Flat	14°C 0.08mm/h
0-1ft 6s		On 11mph 24mph	Flat	12°C
2ft 7s		Cross 11mph 26mph	Flat	10°C
1ft 6s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 16mph 32mph	0-1ft 11s	12°C 0.08mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 4s	On 8mph 17mph	Flat	11°C 0.12mm/h
1ft 6s	On 10mph 16mph	Flat	12°C 0.05mm/h
1-2ft 6s	On 9mph 16mph	Flat	10°C

Tommorrow 30 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	1ft 9s	Cross 16mph 28mph	1ft 9s	11°C 0.05mm/h
1ft 6s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 22mph 37mph	0-1ft 7s	11°C 0.5mm/h
0-1ft 6s		Cross 25mph 43mph	Flat	12°C 1.34mm/h

Friday 31 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-3ft 11s	1ft 7s	Cross 21mph 37mph	1ft 7s	13°C 0.16mm/h
1-2ft 8s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 19mph 32mph	0-1ft 4s	14°C 0.13mm/h
2ft 10s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 14mph 27mph	0-1ft 6s	13°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 22mph 40mph	Flat	11°C 0.07mm/h
0-1ft 9s	Cross 24mph 41mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 8s	Cross 22mph 38mph	Flat	10°C

Sunday 02 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 9s	0-1ft 3s	On 17mph 30mph	0-1ft 3s	9°C 0.15mm/h
Flat	0-1ft 8s	On 18mph 29mph	0-1ft 8s	10°C 0.19mm/h
0-1ft 9s	0-1ft 12s	On 16mph 30mph	0-1ft 12s	9°C 0.2mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	1ft 9s	Cross 12mph 26mph	1ft 9s	12°C
1ft 7s	1ft 10s	Cross 13mph 24mph	1ft 10s	14°C
1ft 6s	1ft 10s	Cross 14mph 27mph	1ft 10s	13°C

Tuesday 04 Nov

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 11s	Cross 20mph 34mph	Flat	13°C 0.42mm/h
2ft 11s	Cross 18mph 33mph	Flat	13°C 0.55mm/h
2ft 11s	Cross 17mph 31mph	Flat	12°C 0.62mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 15s		Cross 8mph 18mph	Flat	11°C
2ft 15s		Cross 12mph 18mph	Flat	13°C
2ft 15s	1ft 3s	Cross 10mph 19mph	1ft 3s	12°C

Thursday 06 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 8s	1ft 12s	Cross 23mph 40mph	1ft 12s	12°C 0.06mm/h
1ft 7s	1ft 10s	Cross 26mph 45mph	1ft 10s	13°C 0.47mm/h
1ft 5s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 23mph 43mph	1-2ft 11s	13°C 1.22mm/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.