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Fairlight surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 22 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
8.9° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fairlight this week:

The surf forecast for Fairlight over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 12 days are 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 28th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 28th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 24th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairlight over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri morning, light winds from the SE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon night, min 4°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Thu
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
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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
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSW
1.9
SSE
1.5
S
2.1
S
1.6
S
1.2
S
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.2
WSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.4
SW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)56666651614914131267111317161816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1051232381443501708378813137641414199367057693025
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSE
25
S
45
SSE
35
SSE
45
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
ENE
25
NNE
15
ENE
20
SE
45
SSE
25
S
35
ESE
45
SSE
45
NW
35
NW
20
WNW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		crosscross-
off		crossononcross-
on		ononoffoffoffcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
1:42AM
7.26
1:59PM
7.08
2:21AM
7.17
2:41PM
6.90
3:05AM
6.94
3:28PM
6.60
3:54AM
6.61
4:22PM
6.23
4:53AM
6.24
5:29PM
5.89
6:06AM
5.95
6:48PM
5.74
7:25AM
5.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:16PM
0.50
8:38AM
0.68
8:54PM
0.62
9:17AM
0.81
9:33PM
0.84
9:59AM
1.02
10:16PM
1.13
10:45AM
1.28
11:06PM
1.45
11:41AM
1.56
12:08AM
1.75
12:52PM
1.76
1:28AM
1.91
Thu
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Sunrise--7:46--7:45--7:43--7:41--7:41--7:39--7:37
Sunset4:30--4:31--4:34--4:35--4:37--4:38--4:39--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C998877876654488875556
Feels °C (?)1200-302010-2-1-2121-2-5-3-21
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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 12 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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