Balephetrish (Tiree) surfForecast / Scot – Inner Hebrides / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 14 May 2026 BST
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Balephetrish (Tiree) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Balephetrish (Tiree) sea temperature is
10.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) 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 2.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 16th May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 20th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 20th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
3
4
3
3
2
0
0
0
1
3
3
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Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
10
1.8
NNW
9
1
WNW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.6
WNW
13
1.6
W
14
2.3
W
13
2.3
W
13
1.9
W
12
1.8
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.1
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.9
SW
8
1.3
WSW
8
1.7
WSW
10
2
WSW
11
3
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
421
535
140
163
79
37
46
139
1002
1793
1726
1005
769
526
250
110
82
192
625
954
2064
Wind (km/h)
40
N
40
NNW
35
N
30
NNW
20
NNW
10
WNW
25
SSE
35
SSE
15
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
ESE
20
SSE
20
SE
35
SE
50
SE
35
SE
25
SSE
20
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
4:40AM3.46m
5:05PM3.39m
5:24AM3.70m
5:47PM3.65m
6:07AM3.87m
6:29PM3.84m
6:51AM3.94m
7:13PM3.94m
7:36AM3.89m
7:57PM3.94m
8:22AM3.74m
8:45PM3.83m
9:11AM3.50m
9:37PM3.65m
Low Tide
10:57AM0.44m
11:12PM0.40m
11:41AM0.21m
11:59PM0.17m
12:25PM0.05m
00:45AM0.01m
1:09PM-0.01m
1:32AM-0.04m
1:54PM0.03m
2:21AM0.02m
2:41PM0.15m
3:13AM0.19m
3:31PM0.34m
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:09
5:07
5:05
5:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:34
9:36
9:37
9:38
9:40
9:43
9:45
1
1
4
4
1
2
3
3
3
Temp °C
8
9
8
8
8
8
8
9
9
10
10
10
9
10
10
10
11
11
11
11
12
-1
0
-2
0
2
4
1
5
6
6
7
7
4
5
3
0
4
5
7
7
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
10
0.1
W
16
1
WNW
8
0.1
W
15
0.4
W
9
0.5
NW
7
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
1.6
W
14
2.3
W
13
2.3
W
13
1.9
W
12
1.8
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.1
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.9
SW
8
1.3
WSW
8
1.7
WSW
10
2
WSW
11
Energy kJ
421
5
140
4
24
25
46
45
1002
1793
1726
1005
769
526
250
110
82
192
625
954
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.5
W
9
0.3
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
13
0.1
W
15
0.5
WNW
9
0.2
W
13
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
14
Energy kJ
5
4
4
4
37
42
139
4
46
13
170
265
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.2
W
13
Energy kJ
4
2
2
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
N
6
1.8
NNW
9
1.2
N
5
1.1
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.4
SSW
3
0.9
S
4
0.6
S
3
0.5
SE
4
0.7
S
4
1
SSE
4
2
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
6
1
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
5
3
WSW
12
Energy kJ
193
535
83
163
79
2
26
8
8
12
34
289
184
58
99
126
55
2064
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
3
1
2
Distance (km)
757
782
409
555
184
8
15
130
0
15
0
7
0
5
26
146
146
86
0
80
80
Best forecast wave conditions in Inner Hebrides
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
3
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
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).

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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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