Has anyone see the Severn Bore-when is a good time to go to see a really high tide?

Question

and where is the best vantage point

Answer 1

The golden rule of bore watching is to arrive early, especially at Epney, Stonebench and Minsterworth,where large numbers of cars normally block the narrow lanes. If left in the wrong place, with floodwater in the river, a bore can quickly top the bank, filling the car with water!

One question asked, with the answer not always understood is, “how can the tide be going out at Sharpness, yet still rising above Gloucester?”. Imagine a cricket ball being thrown under-arm. The arm is brought back, and then pushed forward with the ball being let go as it passes the leg. The ball continues flying forward, but the arm is returning back to the body.  In its simplicity, that is the action of the bore.

Anywhere between Newnham on Severn to Over Bridge at Gloucester can be seen the typical bore, if there were such a thing. Below Newnham at The Hock on the east bank, there is a splendid view as the incoming tide sweeps over the broad sands, full of turbulence as it races around the long bends. Each vantage point offers a different view of the bore - WARNING

News of a good bore travels fast. The problem now is where to park your car? To

make sure of a space, arrive two hours before the bore is due! as  some locations are more popular than others

Answer 2

I`ve only seen it on TV.

http://www.severn-bore.co.uk/

Answer 3

http://www.severn-bore.co.uk/2008.htm

This site will tell you the times and places along the river

Answer 4

Hi!! I am sorry but i cannot help on this matter, as it has never been one of my interests. However i would suggest that you search the net for information as it a great tourist attraction and there should be on there somewhere.

It might help on www.bbc.co,uk/whereilive then look up the county.

Answer 5

no, but will try to be at the next one,

looking forward to answer

see you there