Arbroath surf break

Arbroath surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 28 Dec 2025 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
8.8° 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 Tuesday (Dec 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arbroath in the next 12 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 04) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 30th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 30th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 3rd Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon morning, min 1°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Wed night, min -1°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sun
04
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ENE
0.5
NE
0.2
NNE
1.4
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.5
NE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
1
NE
0.9
NE
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
2.1
NE
2.3
NNE
1.8
NNE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)66117912111114131211111111107101088
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2716112231262281235542413530224198397332434117667415399
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
15
WNW
20
NNE
15
N
10
NW
10
W
15
W
15
W
20
W
35
W
40
WNW
20
NNW
15
WNW
10
NNE
20
NW
20
WNW
20
N
15
N
15
NNW
10
NW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:51AM
3.57
9:01PM
3.73
9:55AM
3.66
10:12PM
3.82
10:57AM
3.82
11:21PM
3.99
11:55AM
4.02
12:24AM
4.20
12:50PM
4.23
1:22AM
4.38
1:40PM
4.44
2:16AM
4.49
2:29PM
4.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:09AM
0.90
2:36PM
1.40
3:19AM
0.92
3:51PM
1.27
4:30AM
0.87
5:02PM
1.02
5:36AM
0.76
6:04PM
0.70
6:34AM
0.63
7:00PM
0.38
7:26AM
0.52
7:51PM
0.11
8:13AM
0.47
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sun
04
Sunrise-8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:44--8:44-
Sunset--3:37--3:38--3:40--3:41--3:42--3:44--3:45
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cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
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part cloud
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C476543355654211022100
Feels °C (?)02100-1-2-1-1-1-3-2-4-5-5-7-4-4-5-5-5
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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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