Fairlight surfForecast / South Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 27 Nov 2025 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
12.2° 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 (Dec 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Nov 28) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 2nd Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 2nd Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 1st Dec)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 3°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, gales from the SSW by Mon night).

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thu
04
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.9
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.5
WSW
1
W
0.1
W
0.2
WSW
2.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1
SW
0.7
SW
1
SW
2
SSW
2.5
S
Period(s) (?)66576667111078866669467
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2936801032513741709421065213771535173171120738134263568
Wind
(km/h)
40
SW
20
WSW
35
SW
30
SW
40
SSW
40
SSW
30
NW
25
NW
20
W
20
SW
55
SSW
55
SSW
60
S
30
WSW
30
SW
10
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
35
SSW
50
S
40
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:54AM
5.80
4:23PM
5.59
5:03AM
5.71
5:39PM
5.57
6:19AM
5.85
6:55PM
5.83
7:28AM
6.20
7:59PM
6.26
8:26AM
6.66
8:54PM
6.75
9:18AM
7.10
9:44PM
7.20
10:06AM
7.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:27PM
1.77
11:00AM
1.90
11:24PM
1.82
12:00PM
1.85
12:26AM
1.75
1:03PM
1.65
1:30AM
1.56
2:07PM
1.34
2:34AM
1.27
3:08PM
0.97
3:35AM
0.93
4:05PM
0.59
4:31AM
0.61
4:59PM
0.30
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thu
04
Sunrise-7:31--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:39--7:39-
Sunset--3:56--3:56--3:55--3:55--3:53--3:52--3:52
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part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
cloud
mod rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-----22---234-221--75
Temp. °C1312121211117451091010111110109988
Feels °C (?)5656330-102-2-1-1445443-32
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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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