Balephetrish (Tiree) Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.52° N 6.88° W

Balephetrish (Tiree) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, W swell with 10,425 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 10PM. 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 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 18th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 19th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, near gales from the WNW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed morning, strong winds from the SW by Fri morning).

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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WSW
9
1.5
SW
8
1.3
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
10
1.9
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.8
WNW
8
2.1
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11
1.7
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10
2.1
WSW
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2.2
W
9
3
W
11
3.5
WNW
14
3
W
13
2.3
WNW
12
3.5
W
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1132
669
346
200
116
282
235
600
687
614
395
1011
563
397
718
2429
5677
3638
1652
2445
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
10
W
15
SSW
20
S
35
SSE
35
SSW
20
SSW
35
S
35
WNW
40
WNW
45
NNW
20
NNW
25
WSW
35
SW
35
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40
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35
W
45
SW
50
SW
50
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High Tide
7:44PM4.11m
7:59AM3.83m
8:16PM3.99m
8:30AM3.74m
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
Low Tide
2:02AM-0.04m
2:12PM-0.06m
2:35AM0.08m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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6
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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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