Arbroath surf break

Arbroath surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 16 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
7.4° 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 22nd Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
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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 (?)
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
1
SE
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.7
ESE
1.1
E
1.6
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.2
E
1.4
E
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
0.7
ENE
Period(s) (?)686667657777877887877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)00715163111911100017220311712715912122715548
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
5
WSW
5
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
5
SSW
5
SSE
10
SE
15
S
10
SE
20
SE
20
SE
30
SE
25
SSE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
30
SE
35
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
glassononcrossglassoncross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
ononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:39PM
3.65
1:07AM
3.68
1:20PM
3.88
1:48AM
3.84
1:58PM
4.09
2:25AM
3.96
2:33PM
4.28
3:01AM
4.04
3:06PM
4.41
3:37AM
4.08
3:39PM
4.47
4:12AM
4.07
4:13PM
4.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:48PM
1.06
7:05AM
1.10
7:29PM
0.82
7:41AM
0.93
8:07PM
0.60
8:16AM
0.79
8:42PM
0.41
8:49AM
0.70
9:17PM
0.28
9:23AM
0.66
9:52PM
0.22
9:57AM
0.67
10:27PM
0.22
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise8:33--8:32--8:30--8:30--8:27--8:26--8:25--
Sunset-4:06--4:07--4:09--4:12--4:14--4:15--4:17-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---43--24--41--------
Temp. °C666777677777766555555
Feels °C (?)233445342432102000-1-2-3
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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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