Balephetrish (Tiree) Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.52° N 6.88° W

Balephetrish (Tiree) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Balephetrish (Tiree) sea temperature is
14.6°C
1.0° 

Balephetrish (Tiree) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Balephetrish (Tiree) surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with 9,953 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Balephetrish (Tiree) this week:

The surf forecast for Balephetrish (Tiree) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Balephetrish (Tiree) in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 16th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 18th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 17th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Balephetrish (Tiree) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Thu morning, moderate winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
10
1.7
W
10
1.8
W
10
2
W
9
2.1
W
11
1.9
W
10
2.3
W
8
3
W
10
5
W
13
4.5
WNW
14
4
W
13
2.2
WNW
12
2.3
W
11
2.3
W
10
2.3
W
10
2.5
W
11
3.5
W
13
2.5
WNW
13
2.4
WNW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
334
435
492
555
605
621
992
694
709
2048
8003
7370
4793
1288
1212
1017
1060
1655
3748
2377
1875
Wind (km/h)
35
S
35
S
20
SSW
20
NW
35
WNW
30
NW
0
W
35
SW
35
W
50
WSW
50
W
40
W
35
SW
40
SSW
40
WSW
45
WSW
45
W
40
W
30
WSW
35
S
30
SW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
8:47PM3.77m
9:00AM3.58m
9:17PM3.48m
9:31AM3.35m
9:48PM3.16m
10:03AM3.07m
10:20PM2.83m
10:42AM2.77m
11:02PM2.51m
11:41AM2.48m
00:28AM2.26m
2:17PM2.37m
3:19AM2.30m
Low Tide
2:47PM0.11m
3:06AM0.29m
3:20PM0.35m
3:37AM0.55m
3:55PM0.66m
4:09AM0.84m
4:32PM0.99m
4:46AM1.14m
5:19PM1.31m
5:40AM1.42m
6:37PM1.56m
7:17AM1.58m
8:40PM1.60m
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Temp °C
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16
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Feels °C
10
11
10
11
7
7
12
5
7
3
4
4
8
8
7
4
4
4
7
9
11
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Information about the Balephetrish (Tiree) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Balephetrish (Tiree) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Balephetrish (Tiree) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Balephetrish (Tiree) 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 (Balephetrish (Tiree)) 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 Balephetrish (Tiree) 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 Inner Hebrides? If you are looking for accommodation near Balephetrish (Tiree), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Inner Hebrides, consider staying in Tiree which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Inner Hebrides where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Lochaline which is 67 km (42 miles) away, Mallaig and Oban.

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