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burnham Surf Report

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Local time
09:21am

Swell

1ft

10s

Onshore wind

6mph

10mph

Falling tide

Low

09:25am

Weather

8°C

9°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

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10 day surf forecast

Today 29 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s		On 6mph 9mph	Flat	3°C
1ft 11s		On 6mph 10mph	Flat	3°C
1ft 11s	0-1ft 8s	On 6mph 11mph	0-1ft 8s	4°C
1ft 9s	1ft 12s	On 7mph 10mph	1ft 12s	9°C
1ft 8s	1ft 12s	On 8mph 12mph	1ft 12s	11°C
1ft 7s	1ft 11s	Cross 10mph 17mph	1ft 11s	11°C
1ft 8s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 13mph 23mph	0-1ft 9s	9°C
1ft 11s		Cross 14mph 28mph	Flat	9°C

Today 30 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 13mph 22mph	1ft 10s	12°C
0-1ft 9s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 13mph 19mph	0-1ft 8s	13°C
0-1ft 7s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 12mph 19mph	0-1ft 5s	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	0-1ft 6s	Off 4mph 4mph	0-1ft 6s	12°C
1ft 11s	1ft 9s	Off 6mph 7mph	1ft 9s	15°C
1ft 11s	1ft 7s	Cross 6mph 8mph	1ft 7s	14°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 13s	Off 14mph 26mph	Flat	10°C
1ft 12s	Off 17mph 25mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 12s	Off 15mph 28mph	Flat	11°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	Off 10mph 16mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 11s	Off 12mph 16mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 11s	Off 11mph 17mph	Flat	14°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 11mph 18mph	Flat	11°C
Flat	Off 13mph 17mph	Flat	15°C
Flat	Off 10mph 16mph	Flat	14°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Off 10mph 16mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	Off 13mph 17mph	Flat	16°C
Flat	Off 12mph 19mph	Flat	15°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Off 8mph 12mph	Flat	14°C
Flat	Off 10mph 15mph	Flat	17°C
Flat	Off 9mph 12mph	Flat	16°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 5mph 7mph	Flat	15°C
Flat	Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	17°C
Flat	Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	16°C 0.17mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	16°C
Flat	Off 6mph 7mph	Flat	17°C
Flat	Off 6mph 7mph	Flat	15°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: 29/03/25 12:00am

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