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Arbroath Surf Forecast
/ Scot – East Coast (44 surf breaks) /
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Arbroath surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 09 Dec 2025 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Arbroath surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arbroath sea temperature is
9.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arbroath this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Arbroath in the next 12 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 14th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arbroath over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Tue night, moderate winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
| 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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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 107 | 1 | 111 | 61 | 0 | 28 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 98 | 56 | 99 | 78 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:06PM 4.29 | 5:59AM 3.88 | 6:01PM 4.10 | 6:59AM 3.65 | 7:00PM 3.89 | 8:00AM 3.50 | 8:01PM 3.72 | 9:00AM 3.44 | 9:04PM 3.60 | 9:57AM 3.46 | 10:05PM 3.56 | 10:48AM 3.53 | 11:01PM 3.59 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:42AM 0.91 | 11:19PM 0.35 | 11:32AM 1.17 | 12:15AM 0.60 | 12:27PM 1.41 | 1:16AM 0.84 | 1:30PM 1.57 | 2:21AM 1.03 | 2:41PM 1.63 | 3:26AM 1.14 | 3:52PM 1.57 | 4:25AM 1.17 | 4:51PM 1.42 | ||||||||
Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:30 | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 3:32 | - | - | 3:32 | - | - | 3:32 | - | - | 3:30 | - | - | 3:30 | - | - | 3:30 | - | - | 3:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 15 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 3 | -3 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
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Information about the Arbroath Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Arbroath provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Arbroath can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arbroath 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 (Arbroath) 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 Arbroath 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 Scotland - East Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Arbroath, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Arbroath which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - East Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Montrose which is 19 km (12 miles) away, Dundee, Saint Andrews and Buckhaven.
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