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minehead Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
08:02am

Swell

2ft

12s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

3mph

4mph

Falling tide

Low

12:47pm

Weather

1°C

0°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 12s		Cross 3mph 3mph	Flat	1°C
2ft 12s		Cross 2mph 2mph	Flat	1°C
2ft 12s	1ft 15s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1ft 15s	1°C
1-2ft 11s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 5mph 6mph	0-1ft 10s	3°C
1ft 11s		Cross 6mph 9mph	Flat	6°C
1ft 11s		Cross 4mph 6mph	Flat	5°C
1-2ft 11s	0-1ft 14s	Cross 3mph 3mph	0-1ft 14s	2°C
2ft 12s		Cross 3mph 3mph	Flat	1°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 12s	1ft 17s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1ft 17s	2°C
1-2ft 12s	1ft 16s	Cross 4mph 5mph	1ft 16s	6°C
1-2ft 14s	1ft 11s	On 3mph 4mph	1ft 11s	5°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 14s	0-1ft 3s	On 2mph 2mph	0-1ft 3s	6°C
2ft 14s	1ft 5s	Cross 2mph 2mph	1ft 5s	7°C
2ft 14s	1ft 5s	On 1mph 2mph	1ft 5s	7°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 12s	Cross 3mph 4mph	Flat	6°C
1ft 11s	Cross 5mph 9mph	Flat	7°C
1ft 11s	Cross 5mph 9mph	Flat	6°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 7s	Cross 7mph 16mph	Flat	4°C
1ft 12s	Off 10mph 17mph	Flat	5°C
1ft 12s	Off 11mph 19mph	Flat	5°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Off 3mph 6mph	Flat	4°C
Flat	On 5mph 7mph	Flat	5°C
Flat	On 7mph 9mph	Flat	5°C

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 8s		Cross 11mph 29mph	Flat	4°C 0.99mm/h
1-2ft 8s	0-1ft 15s	Cross 19mph 40mph	0-1ft 15s	8°C 3.06mm/h
0-1ft 6s	1ft 14s	On 21mph 40mph	1ft 14s	10°C 2.24mm/h

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 13s		On 19mph 36mph	Flat	5°C
3ft 12s		Cross 20mph 36mph	Flat	6°C 0.09mm/h
2-4ft 11s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 17mph 31mph	0-1ft 3s	6°C 0.23mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 10s	Cross 17mph 35mph	Flat	5°C
Flat	Cross 16mph 30mph	Flat	7°C
0-1ft 7s	Cross 13mph 27mph	Flat	6°C

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	0-1ft 6s	Cross 31mph 54mph	0-1ft 6s	10°C 4.01mm/h
Flat	1ft 12s	Cross 33mph 58mph	1ft 12s	10°C 3.74mm/h
Flat	1ft 12s	Cross 32mph 56mph	1ft 12s	9°C 1.51mm/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.