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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 16 Jan 2026 GMT
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Balevullin (Tiree) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Balevullin (Tiree) sea temperature is
9.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for Balevullin (Tiree) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Balevullin (Tiree) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 17th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 19th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 20th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Balevullin (Tiree) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the SE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue morning, near gales from the SE by Wed night).

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
!
3
2
3
3
1
0
0
0
1
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3
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.5
W
2.4
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
1
WNW
3
W
3
W
3.5
W
3
WNW
2.1
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
0.9
W
1.2
W
2.2
W
2
W
Period(s) (?)15151413121110109181616161514131212191614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)36783093228110776493502181276068545984414518935221706878584224103025211649
Wind
(km/h)
45
SE
40
SE
45
SE
30
ESE
20
SE
30
SE
45
SE
40
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
20
ESE
15
SSE
30
SE
35
SE
40
SE
40
SE
55
SE
50
SE
55
SE
65
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:58PM
2.98
5:20AM
3.20
5:35PM
3.15
5:55AM
3.39
6:08PM
3.30
6:28AM
3.56
6:40PM
3.41
7:00AM
3.68
7:11PM
3.48
7:31AM
3.75
7:43PM
3.50
8:03AM
3.76
8:15PM
3.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:53AM
0.96
11:07PM
0.82
11:33AM
0.77
11:44PM
0.62
12:09PM
0.60
12:19AM
0.45
12:43PM
0.47
12:52AM
0.32
1:17PM
0.38
1:25AM
0.24
1:50PM
0.34
1:58AM
0.23
2:24PM
0.35
2:32AM
0.28
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise8:51--8:49--8:48--8:47--8:45--8:44--8:42--
Sunset-4:22--4:24--4:27--4:29--4:30--4:32--4:35-
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cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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mod rain
light rain
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clear
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mod rain
Rain (mm)
1-22-------811------6
Temp. °C677778788888888786667
Feels °C (?)-4-2-3010-3-10012410-2-2-6-6-6-6
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Information about the Balevullin (Tiree) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Balevullin (Tiree) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Balevullin (Tiree) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Balevullin (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 (Balevullin (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 Balevullin (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 Balevullin (Tiree), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Inner Hebrides, consider staying in Tiree which is 6 km (4 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 72 km (45 miles) away, Mallaig and Oban.

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