Fairlight surfForecast / South Coast / UK

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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
11.4° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fairlight this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Fairlight in the next 16 days are 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairlight over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
ENE
4
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.7
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
1.2
NE
5
1.1
ENE
5
1.4
NE
5
1.2
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
4
1
NE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.4
ENE
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
9
10
8
8
5
3
3
3
16
28
79
52
94
74
24
38
20
2
2
4
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
5
ESE
10
NE
15
E
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
NNE
30
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
30
ENE
35
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
NE
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
7:02PM5.46m
7:46AM5.40m
8:26PM5.61m
8:59AM5.66m
9:27PM5.95m
9:53AM6.03m
10:14PM6.33m
10:36AM6.39m
10:55PM6.66m
11:15AM6.70m
11:31PM6.91m
11:51AM6.93m
00:07AM7.06m
Low Tide
1:16PM1.93m
1:58AM2.00m
2:35PM1.92m
3:15AM1.82m
3:45PM1.70m
4:18AM1.51m
4:41PM1.40m
5:07AM1.18m
5:26PM1.13m
5:48AM0.93m
6:04PM0.93m
6:23AM0.77m
6:39PM0.82m
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:43
5:41
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:33
5:31
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8:07
8:08
8:10
8:12
8:14
8:15
8:16
Temp °C
12
14
13
11
13
10
14
15
14
10
12
9
11
11
10
13
13
12
14
15
13
9
11
10
7
10
6
11
12
12
4
6
3
4
3
4
7
6
7
10
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
4
9
10
8
8
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
NE
4
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
2
1
2
1
1
2
4
3
1
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
3
0.2
ESE
2
0.2
ENE
2
0.4
ENE
4
0.3
NE
2
0.7
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
1.2
NE
5
1.1
ENE
5
1.4
NE
5
1.2
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
4
1
NE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.3
ENE
3
0.3
ENE
2
0.4
ENE
3
Energy kJ
1
1
1
5
1
16
28
79
52
94
74
24
38
20
2
1
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
154
196
154
226
345
224
212
212
344
344
335
314
355
308
344
316
344
276
385
368
368
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast of England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
1
4
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
7
5
8
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
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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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