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🌊 The Severn Bore
Tidal bore phenomenon in the Severn Estuary, United Kingdom


πŸ• 3 min read Β· Updated 20 Apr 2026 at 10:45
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Severn Estuary, England–Wales border
  • Occurs: Spring tides, approximately 40 times annually
  • Wave height: Up to 2 metres on optimal tides
  • Travel distance: Extends 29 kilometres inland from Bristol Channel

The Severn Bore is a tidal bore phenomenon in the Severn Estuary that occurs when incoming tidal waters ...

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