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Fairlight surfForecast / South Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 11 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Fairlight surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fairlight sea temperature is
10.7° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairlight over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 9 | |
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 kJ (?) | 12 | 48 | 0 | 452 | 217 | 107 | 33 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 46 | 115 | 17 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:55AM 4.95 | 6:51PM 4.90 | 7:40AM 4.94 | 8:28PM 5.16 | 8:59AM 5.33 | 9:29PM 5.70 | 9:51AM 5.91 | 10:15PM 6.32 | 10:35AM 6.54 | 10:55PM 6.94 | 11:15AM 7.12 | 11:35PM 7.47 | 11:55AM 7.59 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:19AM 2.45 | 12:56PM 2.43 | 1:37AM 2.49 | 2:16PM 2.32 | 2:58AM 2.24 | 3:30PM 1.95 | 4:04AM 1.75 | 4:28PM 1.44 | 4:56AM 1.19 | 5:17PM 0.91 | 5:41AM 0.66 | 6:01PM 0.46 | 6:24AM 0.23 | 6:43PM 0.14 | ||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 4 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | |
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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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