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Fairlight surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 24 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 Monday (Jan 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 30) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 26th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 26th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 27th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 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 Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon morning, strong winds from the SE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Tue night, moderate winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
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 (?)
2
S
1.6
S
1.6
S
1.1
S
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
1.6
SSE
2.2
SE
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
1
S
Period(s) (?)6665915109956677910151312124
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2931581606431602017171353411281558532252218302836
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
25
ESE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
ESE
25
SE
45
SE
50
SE
60
S
40
SW
25
S
25
SE
40
SSE
35
WSW
40
SW
35
SW
55
S
50
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
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on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
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on		crosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
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on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
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
8:06PM
5.88
8:37AM
6.14
9:12PM
6.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:18PM
1.73
2:59AM
1.77
3:41PM
1.41
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Sunrise7:45--7:43--7:41--7:41--7:39--7:37--7:37--
Sunset-4:34--4:35--4:37--4:38--4:39--4:42--4:44-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C89877766779998879891010
Feels °C (?)02-1013221-2-1-3222-21-21-1-1
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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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