Arbroath surf break

Arbroath surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 01 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
9.8° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arbroath this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Arbroath in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 3rd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.3
SW
2
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
ENE
3
0.8
NE
4
0.9
ENE
5
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.3
NE
5
0.6
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.3
ENE
3
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
NE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
0.5
NE
3
0.2
NNE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
1
0
2
20
38
13
8
5
5
11
3
2
6
14
8
1
2
6
10
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
S
10
WSW
10
E
20
ENE
25
NNE
20
NE
10
ENE
10
SSW
20
W
20
W
15
NNE
15
NE
15
SE
15
SE
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
10
NE
15
N
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:45PM4.31m
3:05AM4.24m
3:21PM4.28m
3:36AM4.19m
3:56PM4.19m
4:08AM4.10m
4:32PM4.04m
4:41AM3.96m
5:10PM3.83m
5:17AM3.80m
5:51PM3.59m
5:57AM3.63m
6:39PM3.35m
Low Tide
8:48PM0.45m
9:03AM0.50m
9:20PM0.53m
9:36AM0.48m
9:53PM0.66m
10:10AM0.53m
10:27PM0.83m
10:46AM0.66m
11:02PM1.02m
11:24AM0.84m
11:39PM1.23m
12:08PM1.05m
00:20AM1.44m
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5:24
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:16
5:13
5:11
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8:50
8:52
8:54
8:57
8:59
9:00
9:02
3
2
1
4
Temp °C
14
15
14
11
10
8
7
7
7
12
13
8
6
7
7
5
7
5
8
8
6
11
12
13
9
6
2
2
4
4
6
8
3
1
2
2
2
4
1
4
4
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.5
NE
5
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
NE
6
0.3
NE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
5
0.1
NE
7
0.2
ESE
3
0.3
NE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
6
0.4
ESE
4
1.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
65
37
43
22
15
4
1
13
7
5
5
1
1
2
1
14
8
4
5
6
119
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
3
0.5
E
5
0.4
NE
6
0.3
ESE
4
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
6
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
NE
5
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
10
0.2
NNE
10
Energy kJ
1
11
8
3
1
1
6
2
1
1
4
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
SE
5
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
2
1
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
2
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
ENE
3
0.8
NE
4
0.9
ENE
5
0.3
ESE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.3
ENE
3
0.3
NE
4
0.5
NE
3
0.6
NNE
4
Energy kJ
1
1
2
20
38
3
11
3
2
2
6
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
52
223
76
223
223
223
223
235
131
355
249
268
243
243
60
60
233
131
235
186
21
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
9
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
9
8
6
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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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