Arbroath surf break

Arbroath surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 BST
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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
9.4° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 30th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.2
E
5
0.2
E
4
0.1
N
8
0.5
SE
5
1
SE
5
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.9
SE
6
0.3
SW
2
0.6
SE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.7
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
0.7
E
5
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
6
0.1
NE
5
0.1
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
3
3
3
1
10
51
1
1
0
1
0
33
21
37
24
14
16
6
1
1
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
5
SW
10
SSE
15
SE
5
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
SW
5
E
20
ENE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
SE
10
SW
20
SW
30
WSW
25
WNW
25
WNW
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
1:23AM4.03m
1:28PM4.19m
2:00AM4.16m
2:08PM4.27m
2:33AM4.23m
2:45PM4.31m
3:05AM4.24m
3:21PM4.28m
3:36AM4.19m
3:56PM4.19m
4:08AM4.10m
4:32PM4.04m
4:41AM3.96m
Low Tide
7:05PM0.54m
7:21AM0.95m
7:42PM0.46m
7:57AM0.75m
8:15PM0.43m
8:30AM0.59m
8:48PM0.45m
9:03AM0.50m
9:20PM0.53m
9:36AM0.48m
9:53PM0.66m
10:10AM0.53m
10:27PM0.83m
10:46AM0.66m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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5:30
5:26
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:16
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8:44
8:45
8:47
8:50
8:52
8:54
8:57
8:59
1
2
Temp °C
7
7
9
9
8
9
9
8
13
13
14
11
10
8
8
7
7
13
14
10
11
4
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
9
10
11
10
6
2
2
3
3
6
7
5
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
E
5
0.2
ESE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
1.5
SE
7
1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
6
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
NE
5
Energy kJ
1
2
2
4
8
1
1
195
78
56
54
27
15
3
2
15
14
16
6
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
E
4
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.1
NE
5
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
8
3
2
2
1
1
5
8
4
3
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
11
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
3
3
1
3
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
5
1
SE
5
1.7
SE
7
0.3
SW
2
0.7
ESE
6
0.7
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
0.7
E
5
0.3
SE
4
0.2
WSW
2
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
10
51
255
1
33
21
37
24
3
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
223
127
223
223
131
234
235
13
13
81
21
76
223
223
223
127
63
71
180
249
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Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
4
5
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
8
6
5
6
6
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
4
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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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