Fairlight surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 09 Feb 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
8.7° 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 Friday (Feb 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 13th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 13th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 16th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sun morning. Icy conditions (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 0°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the NNE by Fri night).

Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSE
1.5
SSE
0.8
SSW
1.2
SW
0.1
SW
1.7
WSW
1.9
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
1
WSW
0.4
SW
0.3
WSW
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
0.8
NE
0.2
WSW
1.5
S
2.3
S
0.9
WSW
1.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)4546177713131391413565135776
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)211112686112374055664421574833100115331711146073214
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
35
SE
20
SSW
30
SSW
30
WSW
30
W
35
SW
45
WSW
25
WNW
25
W
30
W
5
WNW
10
E
40
NE
35
NNE
30
NNE
10
ENE
35
SSE
30
S
20
W
40
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:56PM
5.68
4:21AM
5.59
4:48PM
5.22
5:22AM
5.16
6:06PM
4.89
6:49AM
4.96
7:37PM
4.89
8:11AM
5.09
8:47PM
5.18
9:10AM
5.45
9:38PM
5.63
9:56AM
5.90
10:20PM
6.14
10:35AM
6.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:32PM
1.85
10:59AM
2.04
11:18PM
2.24
11:53AM
2.37
12:21AM
2.53
1:08PM
2.53
1:49AM
2.61
2:43PM
2.40
3:21AM
2.34
3:56PM
1.98
4:22AM
1.87
4:46PM
1.46
5:08AM
1.37
Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise--7:18--7:16--7:16--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07
Sunset5:01--5:02--5:05--5:07--5:08--5:10--5:12--
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light rain
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light rain
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heavy rain
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light snow
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Rain (mm)
-4-45--15-11--1----1-8
Temp. °C1010101011111011101099965541799
Feels °C (?)3764632255176-3-5-3-1-8232
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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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