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minehead Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
10:38pm

Swell

Flat

Cross wind

Cross

19mph

34mph

Falling tide

Low

12:09am

Weather

10°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 04 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	0-1ft 6s	On 4mph 3mph	0-1ft 6s	2°C
1ft 9s		On 3mph 3mph	Flat	2°C
1ft 9s	0-1ft 2s	Cross 3mph 3mph	0-1ft 2s	3°C
1ft 8s	1ft 4s	Cross 5mph 9mph	1ft 4s	5°C
0-1ft 7s	1ft 4s	Cross 9mph 21mph	1ft 4s	7°C
Flat	1ft 6s	Cross 15mph 30mph	1ft 6s	8°C 0.22mm/h
Flat		Cross 17mph 34mph	Flat	9°C 0.89mm/h
0-1ft 9s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 19mph 34mph	0-1ft 7s	10°C 0.93mm/h

Today 05 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 7s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 12mph 33mph	0-1ft 9s	10°C 0.15mm/h
0-1ft 4s	0-1ft 14s	Cross 18mph 38mph	0-1ft 14s	12°C 0.52mm/h
0-1ft 3s		On 23mph 44mph	Flat	12°C 0.78mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 11s	Cross 5mph 12mph	Flat	6°C
2ft 11s	Cross 11mph 26mph	Flat	8°C
1-2ft 10s	Cross 21mph 41mph	Flat	10°C

Saturday 07 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s		Cross 23mph 37mph	Flat	5°C 0.17mm/h
0-1ft 6s	1ft 3s	Cross 20mph 32mph	1ft 3s	5°C 0.24mm/h
1-2ft 8s		Cross 20mph 32mph	Flat	4°C 0.16mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-4ft 9s		Cross 16mph 25mph	Flat	5°C 0.06mm/h
2-3ft 9s		Cross 17mph 30mph	Flat	5°C
1-2ft 7s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 19mph 33mph	0-1ft 5s	5°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	Cross 19mph 32mph	Flat	5°C
1ft 10s	Cross 20mph 34mph	Flat	6°C
0-1ft 10s	Cross 20mph 34mph	Flat	5°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 8mph 16mph	Flat	3°C
Flat	Cross 10mph 16mph	Flat	5°C
Flat	Cross 8mph 16mph	Flat	4°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 3mph 2mph	Flat	3°C
Flat	Cross 3mph 3mph	Flat	5°C
Flat	Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	3°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 6s		On 3mph 4mph	Flat	6°C
2ft 6s	1ft 11s	Cross 3mph 5mph	1ft 11s	7°C 0.14mm/h
1-2ft 6s	1ft 11s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1ft 11s	6°C 0.29mm/h

Friday 13 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-2ft 5s	0-1ft 12s	On 7mph 13mph	0-1ft 12s	5°C
3ft 7s	0-1ft 11s	On 9mph 16mph	0-1ft 11s	6°C 0.15mm/h
2-3ft 7s		On 12mph 21mph	Flat	7°C 0.55mm/h

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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.