Fairlight surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 03 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 Tuesday (Feb 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s. 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 08) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 10th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 10th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 9th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, strong winds from the ESE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tue
10
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSE
0.9
SE
1.6
ESE
1.5
SSE
1
S
1
ESE
0.2
WSW
1.1
SW
0.4
SW
1.5
SSW
1.7
SSW
0.9
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.3
WSW
1.6
SE
1.6
SE
0.9
ENE
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)4445654175146651211115651716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23222813013151342955511291874755302214316335109103
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
25
SE
30
ESE
40
ESE
35
SSE
20
SSE
30
E
15
SW
25
SSW
35
SSW
20
SSW
35
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
S
35
SE
40
ESE
20
NE
15
N
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
onononcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
ononcrosscross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:24AM
7.50
12:42PM
7.40
1:03AM
7.48
1:21PM
7.27
1:41AM
7.30
1:59PM
7.00
2:19AM
6.98
2:36PM
6.62
2:56AM
6.56
3:15PM
6.17
3:35AM
6.08
3:56PM
5.68
4:21AM
5.59
4:48PM
5.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:22AM
0.22
7:39PM
0.14
7:59AM
0.31
8:14PM
0.33
8:34AM
0.54
8:47PM
0.64
9:07AM
0.86
9:20PM
1.02
9:41AM
1.25
9:54PM
1.44
10:17AM
1.65
10:32PM
1.85
10:59AM
2.04
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tue
10
Sunrise-7:28--7:28--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18-
Sunset--4:52--4:53--4:55--4:58--5:00--5:01--5:02
cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C98999109101010101091010987788
Feels °C (?)42201534433236550-2155
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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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