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burnham Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:30am

Swell

1ft

11s

Cross wind

Cross

6mph

15mph

Rising tide

High

04:42am

Weather

12°C

11°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 20/09

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	Cross 6mph 15mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 11s	Cross 6mph 14mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 10s	Cross 10mph 17mph	Flat	14°C
0-1ft 10s	Cross 12mph 18mph	Flat	19°C 0.53mm/h
Flat	Cross 11mph 17mph	Flat	21°C 1.07mm/h
Flat	Cross 7mph 9mph	Flat	18°C 1.46mm/h
Flat	Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	14°C 0.53mm/h
Flat	Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	12°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Off 9mph 13mph	Flat	19°C
Flat	Cross 11mph 14mph	Flat	21°C 0.06mm/h
Flat	Cross 7mph 8mph	Flat	17°C 0.07mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 4mph 9mph	Flat	16°C 0.63mm/h
Flat	Cross 4mph 6mph	Flat	18°C 1.09mm/h
Flat	On 3mph 4mph	Flat	16°C 0.41mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 7s	Cross 13mph 18mph	Flat	17°C 0.05mm/h
0-1ft 8s	Cross 12mph 18mph	Flat	16°C 0.09mm/h
Flat	Cross 11mph 19mph	Flat	14°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	On 8mph 11mph	Flat	18°C
Flat	Cross 9mph 11mph	Flat	18°C 0.3mm/h
Flat	On 6mph 7mph	Flat	15°C 0.16mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 11mph 22mph	Flat	14°C 0.31mm/h
Flat	Cross 15mph 26mph	Flat	15°C 0.52mm/h
Flat	Cross 14mph 26mph	Flat	15°C 0.33mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 3s	Cross 17mph 33mph	Flat	15°C 2.11mm/h
Flat	Cross 20mph 35mph	Flat	16°C 0.39mm/h
Flat	On 20mph 33mph	Flat	14°C 0.12mm/h

Friday 27/09

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 4s		On 18mph 29mph	Flat	13°C 0.45mm/h
1-3ft 6s	1ft 8s	On 17mph 25mph	1ft 8s	12°C 0.86mm/h
1-2ft 10s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 17mph 27mph	0-1ft 7s	10°C 0.45mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	On 15mph 19mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 7s	On 14mph 19mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 6s	On 10mph 18mph	Flat	10°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 5s	On 8mph 12mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	Cross 7mph 10mph	Flat	13°C
0-1ft 5s	Cross 5mph 8mph	Flat	11°C

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: 20/09/24 12:00am