Surf Forecasts:
The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, W swell with 6,861 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Maze (Tiree) this week:
The surf forecast for The Maze (Tiree) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Maze (Tiree) in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Maze (Tiree) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, I’ve had a look at what’s on offer for The Maze (Tiree) over the next 16 days, and I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The set-up here is a classic exposed beach and point, and it’s going to get a proper battering from the wind for most of the period. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.
The forecast kicks off on Monday the 31st of August, and straight away it’s a write-off. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the west, but that 22 mph cross-onshore wind is just shredding it. The combined energy is moderate at 655, but the conditions are poor. It’s lumpy and messy, not worth a paddle.
That theme carries right through the first week. Tuesday the 1st of September sees a jump in size to 8ft from the west-southwest, but with a screaming 28 mph cross-onshore, it’s just a washing machine. The energy jumps up to 516, but it’s pure chaos. Wednesday the 2nd is the only day that offers a glimmer of hope right now. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the southeast, cleaning it up, but the swell drops right off to a tiny 3ft, and the energy is weak at 121. You’d be on a longboard, scratching for scraps. It’s clean, but barely surfable.
Then it gets nasty again. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September are a no-go. Friday is the stand-out in terms of pure power – a massive 16ft west swell with a very long 12-second period, and the energy is phenomenal at 6861. But the wind is a near gale, onshore, and it’s just dangerous. That kind of energy is pure, raw power, but it’s unridable here. Saturday the 5th is still blown out with a 7ft west swell.
The entire second week is a grim story of onshore winds and messy conditions. We get a bit of a clean-up on Tuesday the 8th of September with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is 7ft from the west, and the energy is high at 961. Still, the wind is strong and it’s a messy, lumpy cross-chop. It’s not until the 15th of September, a Tuesday, that we finally see potential. The wind goes light cross-offshore from the south-southeast, the swell is 4ft from the west with a nice 11-second period, and the energy is moderate at 351. The guidance says it’s marginal, but with clean conditions, that could be a sneaky, fun session on the point. That’s the only real standout on the horizon, and it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecast.
Bottom line: don’t bother for the first week and a half. The wind is just relentless. Tuesday the 15th is the one to watch, but it’s a long shot. Chin up, it’s Tiree – it can turn around quick.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
441 | 200 | 182 | 516 | 588 | 203 | 113 | 53 | 271 | 414 | 778 | 2035 | 6861 | 5629 | 2673 | 1122 | 602 | 194 | 223 | 683 | 1146 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:31AM3.70m | 8:48PM3.86m | 9:03AM3.63m | 9:21PM3.71m | 9:38AM3.48m | 9:59PM3.46m | 10:19AM3.26m | 10:44PM3.15m | 11:12AM2.99m | 11:47PM2.82m | 12:33PM2.74m | 1:36AM2.60m | 2:42PM2.75m | 3:36AM2.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:46PM0.11m | 3:09AM0.21m | 3:21PM0.24m | 3:45AM0.37m | 4:01PM0.45m | 4:26AM0.60m | 4:48PM0.72m | 5:17AM0.88m | 5:50PM1.01m | 6:29AM1.14m | 7:21PM1.20m | 8:06AM1.22m | 9:07PM1.14m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:27 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | NW 6 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | N 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 |
214 | 128 | 9 | — | 588 | 203 | 113 | 53 | 11 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 602 | 194 | 223 | 683 | 1146 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 16 | NNW 8 | W 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 17 |
— | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 42 | 10 | 2 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | W 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 8 | — | ESE 2 | SSE 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | — | S 3 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
441 | 200 | 182 | 516 | 412 | — | 1 | 52 | 271 | 414 | 778 | 2035 | 6861 | 5629 | 2673 | 1122 | — | 11 | 152 | 136 | 178 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 280 | 285 | 127 | 285 | 145 | 0 | 26 | 138 | 268 | 341 | 285 | 278 | 278 | 379 | 509 | 285 | 146 | 136 | 148 | 291 | 278 |
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Information about the The Maze (Tiree) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Maze (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 Maze (Tiree) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Maze (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 Maze (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 Maze (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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