Surf Forecasts:
Balephetrish (Tiree) surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with 522 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 (Aug 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Balephetrish (Tiree) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, strong winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | W 8 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 |
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205 | 112 | 90 | 35 | 19 | 12 | 31 | 29 | 56 | 47 | 94 | 207 | 478 | 400 | 240 | 154 | 116 | 56 | 33 | 100 | 111 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 11:33AM2.73m | 00:01AM2.55m | 12:44PM2.49m | 1:39AM2.34m | 2:54PM2.44m | 3:45AM2.39m | 4:24PM2.62m | 4:50AM2.61m | 5:14PM2.89m | 5:31AM2.85m | 5:51PM3.16m | 6:04AM3.10m | 6:22PM3.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:39AM1.14m | 6:08PM1.27m | 6:36AM1.39m | 7:25PM1.49m | 8:06AM1.51m | 9:13PM1.51m | 9:46AM1.42m | 10:36PM1.33m | 10:52AM1.18m | 11:25PM1.08m | 11:35AM0.91m | 00:02AM0.82m | 12:09PM0.64m | 00:34AM0.58m | |||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 |
116 | 61 | 37 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 31 | 29 | 15 | 47 | 94 | 207 | 478 | 400 | 240 | 154 | 116 | 56 | 33 | 100 | 111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 15 | W 15 | WSW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 13 | SW 16 | NW 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | W 13 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | N 5 | — |
10 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 25 | 11 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 16 | W 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 11 | W 10 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 13 | SE 4 | WSW 7 | N 10 |
— | — | — | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | SE 3 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | NE 4 | SSE 4 | SSW 4 |
205 | 112 | 90 | 35 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 26 | 56 | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 10 | 68 | 39 | 46 | 24 | 15 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1179 | 553 | 897 | 154 | 555 | 252 | 252 | 252 | 252 | 142 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 184 | 141 | 275 | 136 | 5 |
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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.
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