Balephetrish (Tiree) Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.52° N 6.88° W

Balephetrish (Tiree) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Balephetrish (Tiree) sea temperature is
14.4° C
0.2° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, W swell with 588 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 12th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 9th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Sat
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
9
2.3
W
9
1.8
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.3
WNW
8
1
W
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.7
W
11
1.4
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1143
904
544
413
246
131
75
52
24
9
123
373
370
227
424
349
201
103
70
50
Wind (km/h)
45
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
25
NW
15
N
5
N
10
SE
35
SSE
30
SSE
35
SE
35
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
0
W
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:23AM2.83m
4:06PM3.01m
4:43AM3.05m
5:13PM3.34m
5:41AM3.31m
6:06PM3.69m
6:29AM3.55m
6:51PM3.96m
7:12AM3.71m
7:33PM4.13m
7:51AM3.78m
8:11PM4.16m
Low Tide
9:00PM1.07m
9:41AM0.99m
10:24PM0.85m
10:53AM0.73m
11:30PM0.55m
11:50AM0.42m
00:23AM0.25m
12:38PM0.15m
1:10AM0.04m
1:21PM-0.05m
1:52AM-0.06m
2:02PM-0.13m
2:31AM-0.05m
mod rain
rain showers
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light rain
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rain showers
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5:43
5:45
5:47
5:48
5:50
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:22
9:21
9:19
9:15
9:14
9:12
9:08
 mm
7
6
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
15
14
14
14
13
12
12
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18
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18
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15
15
14
Feels °C
7
9
10
10
8
8
10
9
8
12
12
13
15
17
14
17
17
13
12
10
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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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