
Surf Forecasts:
The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, WSW swell with 554 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Maze (Tiree) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Maze (Tiree) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Maze (Tiree) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Gather 'round, lads and lasses, it's Rusty here. Let's get into it. We're looking at a proper flat spell for The Maze (Tiree). The bad news is right up front: this 16-day forecast is a total write-off for any decent surf. There's a gap of a full 16 days with no recommendations at all. It's a long, dry stretch, so don't be holding your breath for a wave.
The whole forecast period is plagued by poor conditions. The first few days, from Monday the 27th of July right through the weekend, are a mess. We see a moderate swell coming in on Monday, 5ft from the west with a 10-second period, and the combined energy hits 510 (moderate wave energy), but the wind is a cross-onshore WSW breeze at 16 mph, making it choppy and unrideable. The situation actually gets worse on Tuesday, with a 7ft swell from the WSW but a near-gale cross-onshore wind of 31 mph, blowing everything out completely. That size is already too big for beginners, and the conditions are just horrendous.
The water temperature right now is 58°, which is about average for the time of year, not that it matters much when you can't paddle out.
As we move into the second week, the swell drops off a cliff. From the 31st of July, we're looking at ankle-snappers and knee-high slop, with heights barely reaching 2ft. The combined energy values are in the double digits, which is weak energy. The winds do start to ease from the 3rd of August, with some clean conditions showing up on Monday morning (ENE 6 mph, offshore), but the swell is a pathetic 1ft from the WNW. There's a slight pickup on the 6th of August, with a 5ft swell from the WNW and a 7-second period, but the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-offshore, which is a bit too strong for a clean, fun wave. The combined energy climbs to 208 (moderate wave energy), but it's still a messy, windy affair.
The very end of the forecast, around the 10th of August, shows a bit of a longer-period swell reaching 10 seconds from the WSW, but the height is only 3ft and the wind is cross-onshore. It's a frustrating outlook. Honestly, for a spot like this, a blank run like this is not unusual. It tends not to stay poor for long, but this time it's a proper dud. The whole setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now. Keep your wax in the cupboard, folks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 5 | NNW 4 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
500 | 363 | 234 | 347 | 443 | 404 | 251 | 164 | 106 | 74 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 41 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:07PM3.14m | 6:22AM3.07m | 6:43PM3.34m | 6:56AM3.23m | 7:16PM3.51m | 7:27AM3.35m | 7:47PM3.63m | 7:58AM3.43m | 8:17PM3.70m | 8:28AM3.46m | 8:47PM3.71m | 8:58AM3.46m | 9:18PM3.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:53AM0.90m | 00:21AM0.84m | 12:31PM0.69m | 00:57AM0.67m | 1:06PM0.51m | 1:31AM0.53m | 1:39PM0.37m | 2:03AM0.43m | 2:10PM0.29m | 2:35AM0.38m | 2:42PM0.27m | 3:07AM0.38m | 3:14PM0.31m | 3:40AM0.42m | |||||||
5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | |
mm | — | — | 12 | 3 | — | 6 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 9 | N 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 5 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
500 | 363 | 234 | 3 | 2 | 404 | 251 | 164 | 106 | 40 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 34 | 36 | 41 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | N 9 | — | N 10 | N 9 | NW 11 | NNW 9 | — | SW 6 | NNE 4 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | W 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 |
10 | 10 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | — | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 23 | 20 | 13 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | W 11 | — | — | N 10 | NW 10 | W 10 | WSW 7 |
— | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | WNW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | SW 3 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | N 3 |
— | — | — | 347 | 443 | 277 | — | — | — | 74 | 25 | 7 | — | 3 | 13 | 35 | 33 | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 127 | 7 | 202 | 127 | 81 | 127 | 7 | 127 | 146 | 247 | 134 | 127 | 326 | 138 | 515 | 528 | 267 | 5 | 5 | 83 |
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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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