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burnham Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
08:14pm

Swell

1ft

Onshore wind

14mph

26mph

Rising tide

High

01:18am

Weather

11°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

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10 day surf forecast

Today 07 Jun

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 5s	0-1ft 6s	On 8mph 21mph	0-1ft 6s	10°C 0.29mm/h
0-1ft 7s		On 7mph 18mph	Flat	10°C 0.19mm/h
1ft 8s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 10mph 21mph	0-1ft 7s	11°C 0.09mm/h
1ft 8s		On 14mph 24mph	Flat	14°C 0.19mm/h
1ft 8s		On 15mph 20mph	Flat	15°C 0.29mm/h
1ft 7s		Cross 15mph 21mph	Flat	14°C 0.24mm/h
1ft 4s		On 14mph 26mph	Flat	11°C 0.07mm/h
1ft 4s	0-1ft 8s	On 13mph 27mph	0-1ft 8s	10°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 6s	On 13mph 16mph	Flat	15°C
1ft 7s	On 14mph 18mph	Flat	17°C
1ft 9s	On 12mph 17mph	Flat	16°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	On 7mph 9mph	Flat	16°C
0-1ft 8s	Cross 7mph 11mph	Flat	17°C
0-1ft 8s	Cross 8mph 11mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	On 8mph 10mph	Flat	19°C
Flat	Cross 9mph 10mph	Flat	21°C
Flat	Cross 9mph 10mph	Flat	19°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 10mph 12mph	Flat	21°C
Flat	Cross 13mph 16mph	Flat	22°C
Flat	Off 13mph 22mph	Flat	21°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 13mph 20mph	Flat	18°C 0.78mm/h
Flat	Cross 15mph 20mph	Flat	20°C 0.24mm/h
Flat	Cross 14mph 22mph	Flat	19°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	Cross 16mph 31mph	Flat	16°C 0.29mm/h
1ft 5s	On 13mph 20mph	Flat	18°C 0.1mm/h
Flat	On 10mph 15mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat		On 8mph 11mph	Flat	17°C
Flat		Cross 7mph 9mph	Flat	17°C 0.1mm/h
Flat	0-1ft 8s	Cross 7mph 9mph	0-1ft 8s	17°C 0.13mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s	Cross 8mph 11mph	Flat	15°C 0.06mm/h
1ft 5s	Cross 8mph 10mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 6s	Cross 7mph 9mph	Flat	16°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	Cross 3mph 2mph	Flat	19°C 0.05mm/h
1ft 8s	On 4mph 3mph	Flat	20°C 0.06mm/h
1ft 9s	Cross 5mph 5mph	Flat	20°C 0.05mm/h

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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: 07/06/25 12:00am

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