Arbroath surf guide
Surf: 3km of very sheltered beachbreak south of town and the left point at north end has potential. Needs a large N/NE or a small SE swell.
Access: Park in Town
Environment: Park south side of town.
Surf: General: Not a regional classic but to the south of the town there's a fickle left point that breaks in big swells, running from the point onto the beach. There are banks with predominantly lefts along the more than 2 mile stretch of sand, but closes out when big, when it will also be rippy.
Tides: All tides but best low to mid.
Size: Thigh to head high.
Wind: NW
Swell: Big NE, E, small SE.
Bottom: Sand.
Paddling: Easy when small, rippy when bigger.
Spot Rating: Needs a magic balance of big enough to bend into the bay, but not too big to close-out. Fun on its day.
Access: Parking on the Queens drive and walk. Access points to the beach further south limited due to railway lines.
Crowds: Crowd Factor: Quiet.
Local Vibe: Friendly.
Environment: Clean.
Hazards: Rips.
Season: December - February as needs a big northerly or small southeasterly.