Arbroath surf break

Arbroath surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 BST
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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
9.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arbroath in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu afternoon, light winds from the S by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

Wed
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.1
N
8
1
NNE
6
1.1
NE
10
1.4
NE
11
1.3
NNE
11
0.9
NNE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.5
SE
3
0.6
SE
5
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.4
SSW
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
2
1
0
260
485
411
182
73
40
22
13
8
8
3
5
20
1
2
1
3
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
NW
30
NNW
35
N
25
NW
30
NNW
25
NNW
10
NNW
5
S
20
SSE
10
SSW
20
WSW
15
S
0
NW
5
SSE
15
ESE
20
SE
25
ESE
30
ESE
15
E
10
NE
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
00:34AM3.95m
12:39PM4.12m
1:17AM4.21m
1:27PM4.38m
1:59AM4.41m
2:15PM4.57m
2:43AM4.53m
3:04PM4.67m
3:27AM4.56m
3:55PM4.65m
4:14AM4.51m
4:49PM4.51m
5:03AM4.40m
Low Tide
6:09PM0.66m
6:32AM1.02m
6:56PM0.40m
7:18AM0.69m
7:41PM0.20m
8:02AM0.40m
8:26PM0.11m
8:47AM0.17m
9:12PM0.13m
9:33AM0.04m
9:58PM0.27m
10:21AM0.03m
10:46PM0.50m
11:12AM0.14m
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4:56
4:54
4:52
4:50
4:50
4:48
4:46
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9:15
9:16
9:19
9:20
9:22
9:23
9:25
9:28
3
1
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
9
7
10
10
7
10
11
7
8
9
9
12
12
11
10
11
9
11
10
10
11
5
3
2
1
-1
2
4
3
3
3
6
9
8
8
8
7
5
5
4
6
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.3
NE
4
0.1
N
8
1.1
NE
10
1.4
NE
11
1.3
NNE
11
0.9
NNE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.5
NE
9
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
1.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
2
2
1
260
485
411
182
73
40
5
3
8
6
3
3
1
1
2
1
200
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
1
22
13
8
3
2
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
4
0.5
N
3
1
NNE
6
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.3
SSE
2
0.3
SE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.5
SE
3
0.6
SE
5
1.8
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
0.4
SSW
3
Energy kJ
2
4
66
4
2
1
2
6
5
20
308
340
383
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
583
229
669
544
452
544
0
0
13
55
60
61
71
117
233
235
235
58
58
55
52
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
7
4
5
5
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 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.

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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