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minehead Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
11:21pm

Swell

1ft

Onshore wind

9mph

24mph

Falling tide

Low

02:10am

Weather

12°C

11°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 29 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-3ft 9s		Cross 7mph 16mph	Flat	12°C 1.09mm/h
0-1ft 7s		Cross 6mph 19mph	Flat	11°C 1.06mm/h
0-1ft 9s	1ft 7s	On 9mph 20mph	1ft 7s	13°C 0.32mm/h
0-1ft 7s	0-1ft 4s	On 13mph 20mph	0-1ft 4s	15°C 0.18mm/h
1ft 8s		On 16mph 21mph	Flat	16°C 0.23mm/h
1ft 9s		On 15mph 22mph	Flat	16°C 0.16mm/h
1ft 9s		On 11mph 25mph	Flat	13°C
0-1ft 6s	0-1ft 8s	On 9mph 24mph	0-1ft 8s	12°C

Today 30 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 8s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 19mph 26mph	0-1ft 6s	19°C
2ft 7s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 21mph 37mph	0-1ft 8s	17°C 0.25mm/h
0-1ft 3s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 19mph 34mph	0-1ft 9s	16°C 0.35mm/h

Tommorrow 31 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 5s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 19mph 26mph	0-1ft 8s	18°C 0.06mm/h
Flat	1ft 8s	Cross 21mph 28mph	1ft 8s	19°C 0.05mm/h
1-2ft 5s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 19mph 27mph	0-1ft 6s	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 10s	On 18mph 23mph	Flat	16°C 0.17mm/h
0-1ft 7s	On 18mph 23mph	Flat	17°C 0.3mm/h
Flat	On 15mph 23mph	Flat	15°C 0.26mm/h

Tuesday 02 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 14mph 22mph	0-1ft 6s	15°C 0.12mm/h
1-2ft 9s		Off 19mph 32mph	Flat	13°C 2.95mm/h
1ft 9s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 13mph 21mph	0-1ft 8s	14°C 3.64mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	0-1ft 8s	On 11mph 13mph	0-1ft 8s	17°C
0-1ft 7s		Cross 10mph 10mph	Flat	19°C
1ft 8s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 9mph 15mph	0-1ft 11s	15°C

Thursday 04 Sep

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	Cross 9mph 13mph	Flat	14°C 0.26mm/h
1ft 11s	Cross 11mph 14mph	Flat	16°C 0.32mm/h
1ft 11s	Cross 11mph 18mph	Flat	14°C 0.36mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	0-1ft 9s	On 9mph 10mph	0-1ft 9s	17°C
1ft 10s		Cross 10mph 10mph	Flat	18°C 0.12mm/h
1ft 9s		Cross 9mph 14mph	Flat	15°C 0.13mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s	Cross 10mph 13mph	Flat	17°C
0-1ft 7s	On 14mph 15mph	Flat	17°C
Flat	On 11mph 17mph	Flat	14°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 11mph 13mph	Flat	17°C
Flat	Cross 10mph 12mph	Flat	18°C
0-1ft 6s	Cross 7mph 9mph	Flat	15°C

Historical data

Location guide

Surfing in the coastal town of Minehead, in Somerset, United Kingdom, is typically controlled by the weather and tidal conditions. The place is not a traditional surfing spot due to its situation in the Bristol Channel, which limits the frequency and intensity of surfable waves. Surfers hoping to catch a wave need to be very observant of wind patterns and tidal swings. A strong southwesterly wind is conducive for creating surfable waves in Minehead. The town's beach is skirted by a seawall, which you'll need to consider when paddling out. In terms of tides, Minehead offers the potential for an excellent surf during the incoming tide, mainly towards high tide. With a gentle beach shore and an outer sandbar, the conditions can form a rideable, albeit often small, wave. The weather, too, plays a significant role in the surfing conditions at Minehead. British weather can be unpredictable at times with sunny, calm weather turning into a heavy downpour within minutes. Wear appropriate thermal surf gear to stave off the chill. For beginners, Minehead's moderate and often mellow waves can prove to be an excellent training ground. They can practice their paddling, standing, and turning techniques here. However, for seasoned surfers, the inconsistent and often small waves can be a little less challenging. In summary, Minehead's coastal conditions are characteristically serene and better suited for leisurely beachgoers and beginner surfers. For experienced surfers searching for high-action surf, Minehead may not be the ideal spot, although the occasional southwesterly wind may throw up a few surprises. Irrespective of your skill level, remember to check local weather and tide reports, and always respect the sea's power.