Surf Forecasts:
Fairlight surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with 3,583 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fairlight this week:
The surf forecast for Fairlight over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairlight in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 24th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 25th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairlight over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, strong winds from the S by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Wed night, severe gales from the W by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | E 4 | SE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | S 4 | W 12 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 5 | SW 9 | W 10 | W 5 | W 11 | SW 6 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 38 | 11 | 3 | 625 | 643 | 573 | 575 | 193 | 145 | 2796 | 2505 | 0 | 2 | 374 | 1047 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:30PM5.29m | 5:03AM5.09m | 5:39PM4.91m | 6:34AM4.87m | 7:25PM4.86m | 8:14AM5.09m | 8:45PM5.22m | 9:14AM5.57m | 9:36PM5.75m | 9:57AM6.14m | 10:17PM6.33m | 10:36AM6.71m | 10:56PM6.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:03AM2.19m | 11:33PM2.28m | 12:07PM2.45m | 00:41AM2.44m | 1:21PM2.49m | 1:56AM2.36m | 2:36PM2.27m | 3:06AM2.04m | 3:40PM1.85m | 4:04AM1.59m | 4:32PM1.34m | 4:53AM1.11m | 5:17PM0.85m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | 8 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 18 | 1 | — | 12 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 7 | -4 | -2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | NE 6 | NE 5 | S 3 | NE 6 | W 13 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | W 10 | NE 4 | — | W 15 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 8 | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 4 | SE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | S 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 5 | SW 9 | W 10 | W 5 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 49 | 92 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 38 | 11 | 97 | 625 | 643 | 573 | 575 | 193 | 145 | 2796 | 2505 | 144 | 24 | 374 | 1047 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 120 | 120 | 372 | 226 | 206 | 239 | 317 | 402 | 320 | 488 | 482 | 394 | 187 | 302 | 316 | 891 | 524 | 457 | 385 | 64 | 10 |
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Information about the Fairlight Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fairlight provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fairlight can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fairlight surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Fairlight) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fairlight may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in South Coast of England? If you are looking for accommodation near Fairlight, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Coast of England, consider staying in Hastings which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around South Coast of England where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rye which is 10 km (6 miles) away, Bexhill, Battle and Lydd.
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