Arbroath Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.55° N 2.58° W

Arbroath Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arbroath sea temperature is
13.2°C
1.2° 

Arbroath surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Arbroath surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with 131 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arbroath this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Arbroath in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 7AM. 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 15th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tue
13
Wednesday
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Thursday
15
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Rating
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.8
S
4
1.4
S
5
1.4
S
6
0.9
SSW
5
0.1
N
22
0.1
N
19
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.1
NE
13
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
4
22
109
123
40
9
7
0
0
18
7
7
7
6
6
7
3
3
3
Wind (km/h)
40
WSW
20
SW
25
SSW
45
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
20
WSW
15
W
10
NW
10
N
15
NNW
10
WNW
5
W
10
NW
10
NW
5
ENE
10
NNW
15
NNE
20
NE
10
NNE
Wind State
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cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:17PM4.27m
4:38AM4.27m
4:49PM4.06m
5:15AM3.99m
5:23PM3.82m
5:55AM3.68m
6:01PM3.56m
6:44AM3.36m
6:52PM3.32m
7:51AM3.09m
8:05PM3.16m
9:17AM2.98m
9:31PM3.15m
Low Tide
10:15PM0.38m
10:34AM0.63m
10:50PM0.55m
11:08AM0.92m
11:27PM0.80m
11:45AM1.22m
00:08AM1.08m
12:27PM1.52m
1:00AM1.37m
1:20PM1.77m
2:12AM1.57m
2:39PM1.92m
3:50AM1.58m
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Temp °C
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13
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Feels °C
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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.

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