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minehead Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:16am

Swell

1ft

11s

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

3mph

Falling tide

Low

03:19am

Weather

8°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 21 Apr

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	Cross 3mph 3mph	Flat	8°C 0.45mm/h
1ft 10s	On 4mph 10mph	Flat	8°C 0.67mm/h
1ft 10s	On 8mph 13mph	Flat	9°C 0.31mm/h
Flat	On 13mph 15mph	Flat	12°C 0.05mm/h
0-1ft 6s	On 15mph 18mph	Flat	12°C
0-1ft 6s	On 13mph 20mph	Flat	10°C
Flat	On 9mph 21mph	Flat	7°C
Flat	On 6mph 10mph	Flat	5°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	Cross 10mph 12mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 9s	Cross 13mph 16mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 9s	Cross 13mph 22mph	Flat	10°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 8s	Cross 8mph 12mph	Flat	11°C 0.14mm/h
0-2ft 6s	Cross 10mph 12mph	Flat	13°C 0.05mm/h
1-2ft 7s	Cross 8mph 12mph	Flat	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s		Cross 5mph 5mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 11s		Cross 6mph 5mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 11s	0-1ft 13s	Cross 7mph 8mph	0-1ft 13s	12°C

Friday 25 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 13s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 14mph 21mph	0-1ft 12s	10°C 0.15mm/h
2ft 13s		Cross 11mph 19mph	Flat	9°C 0.91mm/h
2ft 13s		Cross 8mph 20mph	Flat	9°C 0.62mm/h

Saturday 26 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 13s	1ft 6s	Cross 8mph 8mph	1ft 6s	10°C 0.12mm/h
1ft 8s	1ft 7s	On 12mph 14mph	1ft 7s	12°C
1ft 9s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 12mph 20mph	0-1ft 6s	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 7s		Cross 12mph 16mph	Flat	13°C
0-1ft 5s		Cross 12mph 15mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 9s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 10mph 18mph	0-1ft 5s	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s		Off 6mph 6mph	Flat	15°C
1ft 10s	1ft 13s	Cross 8mph 7mph	1ft 13s	16°C
1ft 12s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 6mph 9mph	0-1ft 10s	15°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	Off 9mph 12mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 11s	Off 8mph 9mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 11s	Cross 6mph 8mph	Flat	15°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	Cross 8mph 9mph	Flat	17°C
0-1ft 7s	Cross 8mph 11mph	Flat	16°C
0-1ft 8s	Cross 8mph 14mph	Flat	13°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.