Arbroath surf break

Arbroath surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 30 Oct 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
12.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arbroath this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Arbroath in the next 12 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Oct 31) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 3rd Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Thu night, moderate winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon morning, light winds from the SSE by Tue night).

Thu
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
N
0.1
N
2.5
SE
1
SW
0.5
S
0.4
SW
1.2
SSW
0.9
S
0.9
SSE
1
SSE
1.6
SE
0.4
SW
0.7
SSW
1.3
SE
1.4
SE
1.3
SE
1.7
SE
1.4
SE
Period(s) (?)799998443556774478777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)121932203974594500051300000
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
60
SSE
30
S
45
SSE
30
S
50
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
40
SW
40
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
35
SW
30
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
25
SW
15
SW
0
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:29PM
3.28
9:32AM
3.22
9:36PM
3.48
10:30AM
3.53
10:31PM
3.76
11:18AM
3.88
11:20PM
4.09
12:02PM
4.21
12:07AM
4.41
12:43PM
4.48
12:52AM
4.67
1:24PM
4.65
1:39AM
4.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:48AM
1.40
3:14PM
1.72
3:59AM
1.11
4:22PM
1.46
4:53AM
0.74
5:15PM
1.13
5:39AM
0.38
6:00PM
0.77
6:23AM
0.08
6:43PM
0.43
7:06AM
-0.09
7:25PM
0.16
7:49AM
-0.12
Thu
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Sunrise--7:15--7:16--7:20--7:22--7:24--7:26--7:28
Sunset4:32--4:30--4:29--4:25--4:23--4:22--4:20--
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
clear
clear
cloud
Rain (mm)
-5-161----13---1105---
Temp. °C1012121312111089911151414141412121399
Feels °C (?)46645432007888109910836
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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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