
Surf Forecasts:
The Hough (Tiree) surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, W swell with 5,422 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Hough (Tiree) this week:
The surf forecast for The Hough (Tiree) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Hough (Tiree) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 25th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Hough (Tiree) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat night, near gales from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 14 | W 12 | WNW 16 | W 15 | WNW 14 | W 13 | WNW 13 | W 12 | WNW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
69 | 412 | 285 | 250 | 619 | 500 | 355 | 286 | 193 | 189 | 704 | 694 | 284 | 246 | 279 | 297 | 389 | 771 | 750 | 359 | 2400 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:10AM2.57m | 11:41PM2.32m | 1:09PM2.44m | 2:09AM2.29m | 3:02PM2.58m | 3:32AM2.50m | 3:56PM2.85m | 4:17AM2.78m | 4:34PM3.13m | 4:53AM3.07m | 5:07PM3.42m | 5:26AM3.36m | 5:40PM3.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:07AM1.34m | 6:02PM1.52m | 6:30AM1.49m | 7:44PM1.56m | 8:10AM1.45m | 9:11PM1.39m | 9:24AM1.25m | 10:05PM1.12m | 10:13AM0.98m | 10:44PM0.81m | 10:53AM0.69m | 11:19PM0.51m | 11:30AM0.42m | 11:54PM0.25m | |||||||
8:04 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | 11 | 7 | 3 | 21 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | -2 | -2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | -1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | -4 | -4 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 14 | W 12 | WNW 16 | W 15 | WNW 14 | W 13 | WNW 13 | W 12 | WNW 13 | SSE 6 | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | — |
69 | 412 | 285 | 250 | 619 | 500 | 355 | 286 | 193 | 189 | 14 | — | 284 | 121 | 279 | 289 | — | — | 750 | 359 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | WNW 15 | W 18 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 71 | 25 | 119 | — | — | — | — | — | 141 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | W 13 | W 12 | — | W 11 | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | — | SSW 6 | W 12 |
1 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 24 | 54 | 12 | 43 | 704 | 694 | — | 246 | — | 297 | 389 | 771 | — | 98 | 2400 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 82 | 82 | 26 | 128 | 134 | 134 | 143 | 143 | 184 | 266 | 147 | 136 | 128 | 187 | 259 | 787 | 787 | 21 | 82 |
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Information about the The Hough (Tiree) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Hough (Tiree) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Hough (Tiree) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Hough (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 (The Hough (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 The Hough (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 The Hough (Tiree), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Inner Hebrides, consider staying in Tiree which is 7 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 74 km (46 miles) away, Mallaig and Oban.










