The Maze Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Scotland – Tiree, UK)
| Name: | The Maze |
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| Type: | beach and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: E |
The Maze in Tiree is an exposed beach and point break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the east with some shelter here from southeast winds. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It's sometimes crowded here. Take care of rocks in the line up.
Overall The Maze Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see The Maze surf quality by season and The Maze surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of The Maze |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to The Maze:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | The Hough | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Balevullin | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Port Bharrapol | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Balephuil | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Balephetrish | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to The Maze: |
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| Closest wave buoy | M4 Donegal Bay Buoy | 157 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 219 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Liverpool Buoy | 232 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | K5 Buoy | 243 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | K4 Buoy | 250 mi |
Tide stations nearest to The Maze: |
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| Closest tide station | Tobermory, Island of Mull, Scotland | 36 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Tobermory, Island of Mull, Scotland - READ flaterco | 36 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Port Ellen, Islay, Western Scotland | 68 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Port Ellen, Islay, Western Scotland - READ flaterco | 68 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Portrush, Northern Ireland | 91 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to The Maze: |
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| Closest ski area | Nevis Range (United Kingdom) | 79 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Glencoe Mountain Resort (United Kingdom) | 83 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cairngorm (United Kingdom) | 133 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Glenshee (United Kingdom) | 135 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | The Lecht (United Kingdom) | 150 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to The Maze: |
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| Closest city location | Tiree (United Kingdom) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Lochaline (United Kingdom) | 45 mi |
| Third closest city location | Mallaig (United Kingdom) | 56 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Oban (United Kingdom) | 58 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Ardrishaig (United Kingdom) | 68 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to The Maze is Tiree Airport (TRE) in U.k., 7 km (4 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to The Maze is Islay Airport (ILY) in U.k, 101 km (63 miles) away.
- Third is Benbecula Airport (BEB) in U.k, 112 km (70 miles) away.
- Londonderry Eglinton Airport (LDY) in North Ireland is 162 km (101 miles) away.
- Glasgow Airport (GLA) in U.k is the fifth nearest airport to The Maze and is 173 km (107 miles) away.
