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burnham Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
08:06am

Swell

1ft

12s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

3mph

Falling tide

Low

12:47pm

Weather

2°C

0°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 12s	1ft 7s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1ft 7s	1°C
1ft 12s	1ft 10s	Cross 2mph 2mph	1ft 10s	1°C
1ft 12s	0-1ft 15s	Cross 3mph 3mph	0-1ft 15s	1°C
1ft 11s	1ft 14s	Cross 3mph 4mph	1ft 14s	4°C
1ft 11s	0-1ft 14s	Cross 4mph 7mph	0-1ft 14s	7°C
1ft 11s	0-1ft 15s	Cross 4mph 5mph	0-1ft 15s	6°C
1ft 11s	0-1ft 17s	Cross 3mph 3mph	0-1ft 17s	3°C
1ft 11s	1ft 16s	Cross 2mph 2mph	1ft 16s	1°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 12s	0-1ft 17s	Cross 3mph 4mph	0-1ft 17s	3°C
1ft 12s	1ft 16s	Cross 4mph 6mph	1ft 16s	7°C
1ft 13s	1ft 16s	Cross 3mph 4mph	1ft 16s	5°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 14s	1ft 5s	Cross 2mph 2mph	1ft 5s	6°C
1ft 14s	1ft 5s	Cross 2mph 2mph	1ft 5s	8°C
1ft 14s	1ft 5s	On 1mph 1mph	1ft 5s	7°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 12s	Cross 4mph 7mph	Flat	7°C
1ft 11s	Cross 6mph 14mph	Flat	8°C
1ft 11s	Cross 6mph 10mph	Flat	7°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 6mph 13mph	Flat	4°C
Flat	Cross 8mph 15mph	Flat	6°C
Flat	Cross 9mph 18mph	Flat	6°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 4mph 8mph	Flat	5°C
Flat	Cross 4mph 6mph	Flat	6°C
Flat	Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	6°C

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 10s		Cross 10mph 27mph	Flat	5°C 0.68mm/h
1-2ft 7s		Cross 20mph 37mph	Flat	8°C 2.54mm/h
Flat	0-1ft 15s	Cross 24mph 45mph	0-1ft 15s	10°C 2.38mm/h

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 13s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 19mph 36mph	0-1ft 7s	6°C 0.05mm/h
2-3ft 14s		Cross 20mph 36mph	Flat	7°C 0.12mm/h
4ft 16s		Cross 20mph 34mph	Flat	7°C 0.31mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	1ft 7s	Cross 16mph 35mph	1ft 7s	6°C
1ft 9s	1ft 6s	Cross 16mph 29mph	1ft 6s	8°C
1ft 10s		Cross 13mph 26mph	Flat	7°C

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 10s	1ft 12s	Cross 33mph 60mph	1ft 12s	10°C 3.08mm/h
1ft 8s	1ft 12s	Cross 36mph 65mph	1ft 12s	10°C 2.8mm/h
Flat	1ft 12s	Cross 34mph 61mph	1ft 12s	9°C 1.12mm/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.