Fairlight surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 12 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
8.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairlight in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 13th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 17th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 20th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the S by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 4°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Mon night, light winds from the NNE by Tue night).

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WSW
0.4
SW
0.3
WSW
1.7
NE
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.5
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.3
WSW
1.4
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.3
WSW
1.6
S
2.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)713136111312676888989561267
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)140443220312161534041803503983191573915985326157611
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
0
NE
25
ENE
40
NNE
35
N
20
N
15
SSW
45
S
40
SW
40
W
35
W
40
WSW
45
NW
25
NW
25
NW
20
NNE
35
E
35
E
45
ESE
40
E
35
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
10:57PM
6.64
11:12AM
6.84
11:32PM
7.10
11:47AM
7.22
12:07AM
7.46
12:23PM
7.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
5:27PM
0.97
5:48AM
0.91
6:05PM
0.55
6:25AM
0.53
6:41PM
0.25
7:01AM
0.28
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
Sunrise-7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:05--7:03-
Sunset--5:08--5:10--5:12--5:14--5:15--5:17--5:19
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
light rain
rain showers
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
1-----11-5-11-----2--
Temp. °C8985466591088756545456
Feels °C (?)262-5-401-422-1-1-4-3-1-1-5-4-7-4-3
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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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