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Arbroath surf break

Arbroath surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
7.7° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arbroath this week:

The surf forecast for Arbroath over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arbroath in the next 12 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 18th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 18th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 20th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.4
SSW
1.2
SSE
0.4
SW
0.8
SE
0.4
SE
0.1
E
0.3
NE
0.2
NNE
0.1
N
0.7
ESE
1.1
E
1.5
E
1.1
ENE
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)778745366956566788888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18162544752002431080220128223223240169
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
25
W
25
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
30
S
20
SW
20
SW
0
NNW
15
W
5
WSW
5
NNE
10
ENE
10
E
15
NNE
20
E
15
ENE
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
ESE
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrossglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:53AM
3.24
10:20PM
3.29
10:55AM
3.30
11:25PM
3.37
11:51AM
3.45
12:20AM
3.51
12:39PM
3.65
1:07AM
3.68
1:20PM
3.88
1:48AM
3.84
1:58PM
4.09
2:25AM
3.96
2:33PM
4.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:53PM
1.63
4:32AM
1.54
5:05PM
1.50
5:34AM
1.45
6:02PM
1.29
6:23AM
1.29
6:48PM
1.06
7:05AM
1.10
7:29PM
0.82
7:41AM
0.93
8:07PM
0.60
8:16AM
0.79
8:42PM
0.41
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise8:37--8:36--8:34--8:33--8:32--8:30--8:30--
Sunset-4:00--4:01--4:04--4:06--4:07--4:09--4:12-
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
1----1--------1-22---
Temp. °C664565665455677666556
Feels °C (?)30-3-1-1-4001022343124234
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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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