Arbroath Surf Forecast

/ Scot – East Coast (44 surf breaks) /

UK (471 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (56.55° N 2.58° W)

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Arbroath surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 18 Aug 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 14.7° 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 Thursday (Aug 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 24) at 10PM.

Wave Type	Time (BST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1AM (Thu 21st Aug)	4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf	1AM (Thu 21st Aug)	4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful	10AM (Wed 20th Aug)	5ft (1.6m) 9s

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

Hourly 12 Days

Scotland – East Coast Surf

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.
	Monday 18			Tuesday 19			Wednesday 20			Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	N	N	N	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Period(s) (?)	8	8	8	3	4	7	9	9	8	8	9	8	7	8	8	8	9	11	10	9	9
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	2	3	2	3	6	236	626	179	372	49	59	145	94	57	68	40	46	71	47	31	26
Wind (km/h)	E	E	NE	NE	ENE	NNE	NNE	E	N	NNE	SSE	NNE	NNW	SSE	NW	SW	SE	NNE	SW	SSE	ENE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	on	cross- off	cross- off	on	glass	cross	on	glass	glass	on	cross
High Tide / height (m)	10:13AM 3.56		10:49PM 3.44	11:39AM 3.59		12:05AM 3.62	12:51PM 3.78		1:07AM 3.90		1:48PM 3.99	1:57AM 4.20		2:35PM 4.17	2:40AM 4.45		3:15PM 4.29	3:19AM 4.61		3:52PM 4.33	3:55AM 4.67
Low Tide / height (m)		4:20PM 1.43		5:03AM 1.25	5:51PM 1.39		6:26AM 1.00	6:58PM 1.19		7:26AM 0.67		7:47PM 0.97	8:14AM 0.37		8:28PM 0.78	8:54AM 0.15		9:04PM 0.63	9:30AM 0.04		9:38PM 0.55

	Monday 18			Tuesday 19			Wednesday 20			Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24
Sunrise	5:43	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:54	-	-	5:56	-	-
Sunset	-	8:43	-	-	8:39	-	-	8:37	-	-	8:35	-	-	8:32	-	-	8:30	-	-	8:28	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	14	13	12	15	14	11	14	13	11	13	13	12	14	14	12	14	15	13	16	17	14
Feels °C (?)	12	11	10	11	9	6	10	9	7	11	10	9	12	11	11	12	12	11	14	14	12

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - East Coast

Wind Update The wind is still cross-on at Arbroath (light winds from the E at Leuchars 26 km from Arbroath). 0.2m 4s local chop from the NE with a 0.1m 8s swell from the NNE and a 0.1m 4s local chop, also from the NNE as well as a 0.1m 2s local chop, also from the E. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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.