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Can you swim at Arbroath (West Links) today?

6.6FAIR

Fair · 6.6

Cold air temperature (7.4°C)

Updated

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  • Cold air temperature (7.4°C)
  • Cold water (10.9°C)

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The readings

  • Water temperature
    10.9 °C
    Open-Meteo Marine (model) · fetched
    Fair
  • Water quality
    Excellent (2025)
    EU bathing-water classification (EEA)
    –
  • Waves
    0.7 m
    Open-Meteo Marine (model) · fetched
    Glass
  • Wind
    20 km/h
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Good
  • Air temperature
    7 °C
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Fair
  • UV index
    UV 0 · low
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    –
  • Thunderstorms
    No reading
    No source reported a value
    –
  • Weather alerts
    No reading
    Weather provider does not report alerts
    Glass

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Questions about Arbroath (West Links)

Is it safe to swim at Arbroath (West Links) today?

Swimmable can't tell you a spot is safe; conditions change fast and no score is a guarantee. Right now its Swim Score is 6.6 out of 10 (Fair), summarised from public weather, marine and water data. Check whether lifeguards are on duty and follow posted signs and flags.

What is the water temperature at Arbroath (West Links)?

The latest reading is 10.9 °C (a modelled sea-surface estimate, not a thermometer reading). The page shows its source and when it was fetched.

Is the water clean at Arbroath (West Links)?

Its official EU bathing-water quality classification is Excellent (2025 season), from the European Environment Agency. Classifications are based on past seasons of sampling; check local notices for current advisories.

How is the Swim Score calculated?

The score out of 10 combines water temperature, air temperature, UV, wind and weather, waves and weather alerts from public sources such as NOAA, NDBC and Open-Meteo. Missing readings are left out and shown as missing, never guessed.