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Arbroath surf break

Arbroath surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
7.1° 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 Sunday (Feb 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arbroath in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jan 30) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 1st Feb)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 1st Feb)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 31st Jan)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
2
1
3
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
E
2.4
E
2.4
E
2.1
E
2.2
E
0.3
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.1
N
3
E
3
E
3
E
2.4
E
2.3
E
2
E
1.7
E
2.2
E
2.5
E
2.5
E
2.5
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
Period(s) (?)1010988101099101010999899101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16641065921623659209214221504144810439240455692105610881177932815
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
ESE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
35
SE
35
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
5
NNE
20
S
15
WSW
5
S
35
SSE
5
S
10
ENE
5
W
20
SW
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		onononononononcross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		glassoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:21AM
3.46
9:57PM
3.61
10:38AM
3.57
11:17PM
3.76
11:46AM
3.82
12:25AM
4.00
12:44PM
4.13
1:22AM
4.24
1:34PM
4.44
2:11AM
4.41
2:18PM
4.68
2:55AM
4.49
3:00PM
4.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:20PM
1.34
4:11AM
1.25
4:49PM
1.15
5:30AM
1.12
6:01PM
0.80
6:31AM
0.91
6:59PM
0.43
7:20AM
0.70
7:47PM
0.10
8:04AM
0.54
8:31PM
-0.11
8:43AM
0.46
9:12PM
-0.18
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise8:15--8:14--8:11--8:10--8:07--8:06--8:03--
Sunset-4:30--4:32--4:35--4:37--4:38--4:42--4:44-
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
clear
cloud
rain showers
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
123--3-2822-3--6-1---
Temp. °C777655556666556676676
Feels °C (?)331-1-3-4-4-3-2-112014-253122
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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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