The Maze (Tiree) Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.50° N 6.98° W

The Maze (Tiree) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Maze (Tiree) sea temperature is
14.4° C
0.5° 

The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, WSW swell with 589 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Maze (Tiree) in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 30th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 30th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 28th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer out there for The Maze (Tiree). I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper paddle. The water temp is unremarkable for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

We’ve got a real flat spell to start. The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 28th of July through to the end of the month and into the start of August is just a mess of onshore and cross-onshore wind, with short, weak swell. The combined energy bumps up a bit on the 1st of August, hitting 412 (moderate wave energy), but it’s all onshore wind and 6 ft of short-period, wind-affected junk. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The best, and really the only, window of hope comes around Monday the 3rd of August. The wind finally swings offshore, coming from the NE, and the morning brings a clean, cross-off breeze. The swell is tiny, only 2 ft from the WNW, with a combined energy of just 66 (weak). The guide calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" – and that’s the best we’ve got. The Maze is fairly consistent, but it’s a rare, inconsistent spot to get real quality, and this ain’t it. Crowds are possible here, but with waves this small, I wouldn’t worry.

That clean window stretches through the 4th, 5th, and 6th of August. The swell stays tiny, but the wind stays light and offshore. On the 5th and 6th, the period stretches out to 10 and 11 seconds, which is a nice groundswell, but it’s only 1.0 ft to 1 ft. A long-period swell like that at a point and reef setup like The Maze can sometimes produce a sneaky, clean little wave, but you’ll be scratching for anything. The combined energy on those days is a measly 25 to 43 (weak).

After that, the wind turns back onshore again from the 7th of August onwards, and the small swell just gets messy again. There’s a brief moment on the 10th of August with a clean, cross-off SSE breeze at 35 km/h (22 mph), and a 10-second, 3 ft swell from the WSW. The combined energy is 149 (moderate), but with that much wind, it’s a clean but blown-out texture. Not a standout.

If I had to pick one session to gamble on, it’s the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. The wind is offshore, the break is clean, and the swell is coming from the WNW. It’s not big, not powerful, and it’s a week away, so be patient. The rest of the period is a quiet, frustrating stretch for a place like this.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
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Direction
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WNW
9
1.6
SW
6
1.8
WSW
8
1.5
W
8
1.3
W
8
1
W
7
1.3
WNW
5
1.2
W
6
1.3
WSW
6
1.1
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6
1.3
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6
1.7
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6
1.8
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8
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8
1.6
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8
1.2
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8
1.2
WNW
7
0.9
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7
0.6
WNW
6
0.6
W
6
0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
213
459
297
202
108
76
104
130
88
135
235
368
412
341
173
147
71
25
24
48
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
45
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
25
WSW
5
WNW
25
NNW
25
WNW
30
WSW
30
W
30
WSW
35
WSW
35
WNW
35
W
35
WSW
20
WNW
15
NW
5
N
15
NE
20
NNE
10
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
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cross
on
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High Tide
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
9:31AM3.40m
9:50PM3.57m
Low Tide
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
3:49PM0.40m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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6
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11
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Inner Hebrides? If you are looking for accommodation near The Maze (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 74 km (46 miles) away, Mallaig and Oban.

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