
Fairlight Surf Forecast / South Coast / UK
Actual: 36 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fairlight this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fairlight in the next 12 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 16) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 18) at 7AM.
Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
Best Surf | - | - |
Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 16th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairlight over the next 12 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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W | W | W | W | W | W | WSW | SW | W | NE | ENE | ENE | NE | ENE | ENE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | W | NE | NE | W | NE | W | W | W | W | WSW | WSW | WSW | W | W | W |
8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 12 |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 20 | 10 | 37 | 23 | 51 | 44 | 26 | 28 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
N | NNW | NW | WNW | WSW | NW | SE | SSW | NW | NE | NNE | NE | NE | ENE | NE | ENE | NE | NNE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NNE | NE | S | N | N | NNE | NNE | NE | NE | NE | ENE | NE | ENE |
cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
12:10PM 6.69 | 12:27AM 6.88 | 12:43PM 6.89 | 12:58AM 7.02 | 1:14PM 6.99 | 1:29AM 7.06 | 1:44PM 6.97 | 1:59AM 6.97 | 2:15PM 6.84 | 2:30AM 6.77 | 2:46PM 6.60 | 3:02AM 6.48 | 3:20PM 6.29 | 3:37AM 6.13 | 3:58PM 5.92 | 4:18AM 5.75 | 4:45PM 5.56 | 5:11AM 5.39 | 5:48PM 5.27 | 6:25AM 5.17 | 7:11PM 5.20 | 7:51AM 5.25 | 8:34PM 5.48 | |||||||||||||
6:18PM 0.66 | 6:35AM 0.55 | 6:50PM 0.49 | 7:06AM 0.42 | 7:21PM 0.43 | 7:37AM 0.41 | 7:51PM 0.48 | 8:07AM 0.52 | 8:22PM 0.65 | 8:38AM 0.74 | 8:54PM 0.91 | 9:11AM 1.04 | 9:28PM 1.25 | 9:47AM 1.39 | 10:08PM 1.63 | 10:31AM 1.76 | 10:58PM 2.00 | 11:29AM 2.08 | 12:06AM 2.26 | 12:47PM 2.22 | 1:33AM 2.26 | 2:12PM 2.05 | 2:52AM 1.91 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Hastings which is 6 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Fairlight.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | cloudy | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
5 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
- | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:02 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue morning, strong winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). |
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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.
Kudos to everyone who helped us debug this over the past 3 months.
Be sure to click on the Advanced Surf option to see extra details about the sea-state. Look out for crossing swells and short period local wind swells and chop that will often spoil a groundswell even if the wind is perfect. As yet there is no allowance for this in the swell rating. This is something we are working on.