Arbroath surf break

Arbroath surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 24 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
7.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arbroath this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Arbroath in the next 12 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 31st Jan)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Sun night, strong winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue night, min 4°C on Tue night). Mainly near gales.

Sat
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
E
3
E
3
ESE
2.5
ESE
1.6
E
1.9
E
2.2
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
3.5
ESE
4
E
5
ESE
2.3
ENE
1.6
ENE
0.2
NNE
3
E
3.5
E
3
E
3
ENE
4
E
5
E
Period(s) (?)10988887889101111109101111111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)227012850034940800002674013724828169728222344184838845491
Wind
(km/h)
40
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
SE
35
SE
45
ESE
45
ESE
55
E
50
SSE
30
SSE
40
SE
45
ESE
55
SE
50
ESE
45
SE
50
SE
45
ESE
55
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:30PM
4.22
6:11AM
3.81
6:18PM
4.02
7:03AM
3.65
7:17PM
3.80
8:06AM
3.51
8:32PM
3.63
9:21AM
3.46
9:57PM
3.61
10:38AM
3.57
11:17PM
3.76
11:46AM
3.82
12:25AM
4.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:45PM
0.47
11:57AM
1.00
12:32AM
0.71
12:49PM
1.17
1:29AM
0.97
1:55PM
1.32
2:43AM
1.19
3:20PM
1.34
4:11AM
1.25
4:49PM
1.15
5:30AM
1.12
6:01PM
0.80
6:31AM
0.91
Sat
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Sunrise--8:21--8:18--8:17--8:15--8:14--8:11--8:10
Sunset4:22--4:23--4:25--4:28--4:30--4:32--4:35--
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
1------16171---1581114
Temp. °C566555565577676577644
Feels °C (?)-4-2-2-2-2-3-4-3-5-6-6-2-2-1-5-70-3-5-7-8
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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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