Arbroath Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.55° N 2.58° W

Arbroath Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arbroath sea temperature is
14.4°C
0.3° 

Arbroath surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Arbroath surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with 194 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arbroath this week:

The surf forecast for Arbroath over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arbroath in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arbroath over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.5
SE
3
0.3
ESE
3
0.3
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.6
NE
5
1.2
ESE
7
1.3
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
14
9
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0
154
194
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192
167
123
134
71
15
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
20
SE
5
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
NE
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
E
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
NE
0
NE
15
ESE
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
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on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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glassy
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High Tide
11:45AM3.16m
00:08AM3.28m
12:47PM3.35m
1:01AM3.56m
1:34PM3.57m
1:42AM3.86m
2:13PM3.80m
2:18AM4.14m
2:47PM4.00m
2:50AM4.38m
3:19PM4.17m
3:22AM4.54m
3:51PM4.27m
3:54AM4.62m
Low Tide
5:54PM1.73m
6:30AM1.42m
6:50PM1.50m
7:18AM1.12m
7:30PM1.24m
7:56AM0.81m
8:05PM0.99m
8:30AM0.52m
8:37PM0.78m
9:02AM0.28m
9:09PM0.61m
9:34AM0.12m
9:41PM0.49m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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 16 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.

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