Surfers ride Severn Bore tidal surge in Gloucestershire

Hundreds of spectators lined riverbanks and bridges to catch a glimpse of the tidal surge on Tuesday.

Tuesday 12 March 2024 21:32, UK

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Surfers have ridden the first "five star" Severn Bore of the year.

The large tidal surge, one of Britain's most spectacular water-based phenomena, swept through the Severn Estuary on Tuesday.

Dozens of surfers and paddleboarders attempted to ride the wave, while hundreds of spectators lined riverbanks and bridges to catch a glimpse of it.

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The Bore was visible as it surged up between Newham-on-Severn and Over in Gloucestershire.

It was thought to be one of the biggest "five star" Bores in recent years.

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Dozens turned out to ride this year's wave. Pic: PA
Image: Dozens turned out to ride this year's wave. Pic: PA
The wave has become a draw for surfers and bodyboarders. Pic: PA
Image: The wave has become a draw for surfers and bodyboarders. Pic: PA

The Severn Estuary receives the second highest tide anywhere in the world. The difference between the lowest and highest tide can be as much as 14.5m (47ft) in a single day.

The high or spring tides occur on several days in each lunar cycle throughout the spring and autumn.

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