Arbroath surf break

Arbroath surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 14 Mar 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
6.8° 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 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 17th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 3°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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 (?)
0.1
SE
0.3
SW
0.1
N
0.8
S
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSE
1
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.4
SE
0.2
E
0.3
ESE
0.1
N
0.1
NE
0.1
N
0.1
N
Period(s) (?)7312444445566101063514131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)01322219161740561840220104732
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
35
SSW
35
WSW
25
SW
30
WSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
45
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
S
10
S
5
SSW
15
SSE
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:52AM
3.24
11:36PM
3.29
11:45AM
3.56
12:21AM
3.59
12:25PM
3.91
12:58AM
3.91
1:01PM
4.24
1:33AM
4.20
1:35PM
4.52
2:07AM
4.43
2:10PM
4.73
2:41AM
4.56
2:47PM
4.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:17PM
1.46
5:35AM
1.55
6:05PM
1.08
6:16AM
1.24
6:42PM
0.70
6:52AM
0.93
7:15PM
0.33
7:26AM
0.65
7:49PM
0.04
8:00AM
0.41
8:23PM
-0.15
8:35AM
0.25
8:58PM
-0.20
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise6:30--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:18--6:16--6:13--
Sunset-6:09--6:12--6:14--6:15--6:17--6:20--6:22-
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---1---2-------------
Temp. °C7857745710101010101110998776
Feels °C (?)1300-2-4-304213566755333
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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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