A RARE five-star rated bore is due to take place later this month with surfers, kayakers and photographers all hoping to catch a glimpse of the natural spectacle. 

The unique wave on Saturday, September 30 is due to reach heights of 10.3 metres from between 8.42pm to 10.17pm. 

It is the first time in two years that a Severn Bore wave has received the big five-star rating.

The bore, a large surge wave, is formed in the estuary of the River Severn, where the tidal range is the second highest in the world. 

It is caused when the incoming tide is funnelled into an increasingly narrow channel against the current of the river and ranges from one-star up to five-stars. 

The best places to watch the bore are at Minsterworth, Stonebench and Over Bridge, before the river splits into two.

But the early stages of the bore can also be seen at Epney, Newnham and Fretherne.

Gazette Series: Surfers and kayakers ride a 'four-star' Severn Bore at Minsterworth earlier this year in March Surfers and kayakers ride a 'four-star' Severn Bore at Minsterworth earlier this year in March (Image: Ben Birchall / PA)

September ratings 

Five star wave 

Saturday, September 30 expected to reach 10.3 metres from 8.42pm 

Four star waves 
Friday, September 1 expected to reach 10.2 metres from 9.04pm 
Saturday, September 2 expected to reach 10.1 metres from 9.44pm 
Friday, September 29 expected to reach 10.1 metres from 8pm 

Three star waves 
Saturday, September 2 expected to reach 9.8 metres from 9.27am 
Sunday, September 3 expected to reach 9.7 metres from 10.22pm 
Saturday, September 30 expected to reach 9.9 metres from 8.22am  


October ratings 

Four star waves 
Sunday, October 1 expected to reach 10.1 metres from 9.20pm 

Three star waves 
Sunday, October 1 expected to reach 9.9 metres from 9.02am 
Saturday, October 28 expected to reach 9.7 metres from 7.36pm
Sunday, October 29 expected to reach 9.8 metres from 7.17pm 

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