Surf Forecasts:
Fairlight surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SW swell with 928 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fairlight this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fairlight in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairlight over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | E 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 37 | 80 | 95 | 52 | 37 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 62 | 928 | 193 | 0 | 447 | 266 | 75 | 55 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:55PM5.39m | 10:23AM5.57m | 10:41PM5.81m | 11:05AM6.04m | 11:20PM6.26m | 11:41AM6.52m | 11:56PM6.69m | 12:15PM6.95m | 00:30AM7.06m | 12:48PM7.29m | 1:04AM7.33m | 1:22PM7.52m | 1:38AM7.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:00PM2.39m | 4:36AM2.06m | 5:03PM1.96m | 5:27AM1.58m | 5:49PM1.49m | 6:08AM1.12m | 6:28PM1.04m | 6:45AM0.72m | 7:05PM0.68m | 7:20AM0.43m | 7:40PM0.44m | 7:55AM0.28m | 8:15PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 9 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 5 | N 6 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SE 5 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | NNE 6 | NE 6 | W 8 | NE 5 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | E 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 37 | 80 | 95 | 52 | 37 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 62 | 928 | 193 | 49 | 447 | 266 | 75 | 55 | 238 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 523 | 474 | 372 | 394 | 367 | 345 | 365 | 403 | 476 | 203 | 200 | 127 | 343 | 187 | 188 | 478 | 393 | 209 | 725 | 393 | 525 |
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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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