Bantham
South West England, UK · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.1m
- Period
- 5.9s
- Wind
- 16 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Rising
Tide · today
Rising · High in 3h315-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/London local
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Bantham is a river_mouth break over sand in South West England, UK. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the SW with light offshore winds from the NE, around low to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- River_mouth
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- SW
- Best wind direction
- NE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Bantham surf FAQ
Is Bantham good for beginners?+
Bantham is a river_mouth break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Bantham?+
Different days call for different boards. Bantham can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Bantham?+
Bantham tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Bantham?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the SW with light offshore winds from the NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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