Surf Forecast Surf Report

Arbroath surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 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 1.4°C warmer than 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 (May 04) at 10PM. 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 12 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 4th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 5th May)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 5th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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

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Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sun
11
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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 (?)
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.2
S
0.1
N
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.4
NE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
NE
0.1
N
0.6
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NNE
1.8
NNE
1.1
NE
1
NE
0.8
ENE
0.5
NE
0.3
NE
0.8
SSW
0.6
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
Period(s) (?)2229109487727588899878444488779869888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)000243411101191001014462111597623111610221311112647766
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
10
SW
15
SSW
10
WSW
15
SW
5
NW
15
WNW
15
W
15
S
5
NNW
15
N
15
ENE
20
N
30
N
30
N
10
NW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
WNW
25
N
25
NNE
5
WNW
15
WSW
20
W
10
WNW
15
W
25
WNW
15
W
15
NW
10
NNE
5
ESE
15
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:17AM
4.61
4:45PM
4.68
5:02AM
4.40
5:38PM
4.37
5:51AM
4.14
6:38PM
3.99
6:48AM
3.87
7:46PM
3.65
7:55AM
3.65
9:02PM
3.43
9:08AM
3.54
10:17PM
3.38
10:20AM
3.55
11:22PM
3.46
11:22AM
3.65
12:14AM
3.61
12:14PM
3.78
12:55AM
3.77
12:58PM
3.90
1:31AM
3.91
1:37PM
4.02
2:03AM
4.03
2:13PM
4.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:19AM
-0.01
10:45PM
0.33
11:06AM
0.15
11:31PM
0.72
11:57AM
0.42
12:22AM
1.12
12:55PM
0.74
1:20AM
1.48
2:07PM
1.01
2:35AM
1.72
3:35PM
1.14
4:05AM
1.76
4:56PM
1.09
5:20AM
1.63
5:54PM
0.97
6:12AM
1.43
6:37PM
0.84
6:53AM
1.21
7:13PM
0.73
7:28AM
1.00
7:46PM
0.65
8:01AM
0.82
Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sun
11
Sunrise-5:26--5:24--5:22--5:20--5:18--5:16--5:13--5:11--5:09--5:07--5:05--5:03-
Sunset--8:47--8:50--8:52--8:54--8:57--8:59--9:00--9:02--9:05--9:07--9:08--9:10
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171820181816101314101311889613151312138141610141591012101213111210
Feels °C (?)14151615131389978620101013105649115994688887105

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Sun morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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