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minehead Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
11:35am

Swell

Flat

Onshore wind

17mph

29mph

Falling tide

Low

02:06pm

Weather

12°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 28 Oct

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	On 19mph 33mph	Flat	11°C
0-1ft 6s	On 18mph 35mph	Flat	11°C
Flat	On 18mph 31mph	Flat	12°C 0.06mm/h
Flat	On 17mph 29mph	Flat	12°C 0.15mm/h
Flat	On 16mph 27mph	Flat	12°C 0.07mm/h
0-2ft 6s	On 13mph 25mph	Flat	10°C
1-3ft 6s	Cross 12mph 28mph	Flat	9°C 0.1mm/h
0-1ft 4s	Cross 17mph 34mph	Flat	11°C 0.28mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 4s	On 9mph 17mph	Flat	9°C 0.08mm/h
1-2ft 5s	On 11mph 18mph	Flat	10°C
0-1ft 3s	On 10mph 19mph	Flat	9°C

Tommorrow 30 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 18mph 31mph	0-1ft 7s	10°C 0.08mm/h
1ft 6s		Cross 24mph 40mph	Flat	11°C 0.51mm/h
1ft 6s		Cross 27mph 48mph	Flat	12°C 1.08mm/h

Friday 31 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 7s		Cross 23mph 39mph	Flat	11°C 0.12mm/h
1-3ft 8s		Cross 19mph 32mph	Flat	12°C 0.08mm/h
1-2ft 5s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 14mph 27mph	0-1ft 7s	12°C

Saturday 01 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s	0-1ft 10s	On 25mph 41mph	0-1ft 10s	9°C 0.09mm/h
1ft 8s	0-1ft 8s	On 27mph 44mph	0-1ft 8s	10°C 0.06mm/h
1-2ft 9s		On 24mph 39mph	Flat	9°C

Sunday 02 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	0-1ft 5s	On 19mph 32mph	0-1ft 5s	8°C 0.2mm/h
1ft 9s		On 19mph 30mph	Flat	8°C 0.24mm/h
1ft 9s	0-1ft 12s	On 17mph 31mph	0-1ft 12s	8°C 0.23mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s		Cross 12mph 25mph	Flat	11°C
1-2ft 8s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 14mph 26mph	0-1ft 7s	13°C
2ft 6s	1ft 10s	Cross 14mph 28mph	1ft 10s	12°C

Tuesday 04 Nov

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 11s	Cross 18mph 35mph	Flat	12°C 0.84mm/h
2ft 11s	Cross 20mph 34mph	Flat	12°C 0.56mm/h
2ft 11s	Cross 17mph 32mph	Flat	11°C 0.31mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 15s	Cross 9mph 20mph	Flat	10°C
3ft 15s	Cross 12mph 18mph	Flat	12°C
3ft 15s	Cross 9mph 19mph	Flat	10°C

Thursday 06 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1ft 11s	Cross 22mph 41mph	1ft 11s	10°C 0.09mm/h
1-2ft 9s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 25mph 43mph	0-1ft 6s	12°C 0.48mm/h
0-1ft 4s	1ft 4s	On 23mph 41mph	1ft 4s	13°C 1.08mm/h

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.