The Maze (Tiree) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for The Maze (Tiree). Gotta be straight with you, this forecast is a tough one. For the next week and a half, it’s mostly a write-off. We’re in for a long, frustrating gap with hardly a window worth paddling out.

The whole first week from Thursday the 3rd right through to Wednesday the 9th is just one mess after another. We’ve got a solid pulse of groundswell moving in, but the wind gods are having a laugh. Thursday starts with a 5ft WSW swell but a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph has it all lumpy. That swell builds fast, hitting 7ft by the afternoon with a 25 mph cross-on – just ugly. Friday the 4th sees the real brute arrive: a 13ft W groundswell with a long 12-second period and a near gale on it. The combined energy readings are huge, but with 31 mph onshore wind, it’s a washing machine for experts only, and honestly, not fun for anyone. That same 13ft stuff hangs around Friday afternoon, then we get some relief on Saturday the 5th with the wind dropping to 12 mph onshore, dropping the waves to 7ft from the west, but it’s barely hanging on – marginal at best. Saturday afternoon the wind swings south and cross-shore, killing it again.

The rest of that first week – Sunday the 6th through Wednesday the 9th – is a grim mix of strong to near gale winds from the south and west, with the swell staying between 5ft and 8ft, all blown out. The combined energy numbers don’t lie; it’s all poor, with not a single session to get excited about.

Now, the second week starts to show a bit of promise, but patience is key. Thursday the 10th kicks off with a chunky 12ft WSW groundswell at 10 seconds, but a 12 mph cross-on wind still has it choppy. The energy is strong, but the wind isn't playing ball. We get a small window on Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th where the swell completely flatlines to 2ft to 4ft from the west – not enough to bother with.

Hold on, because the real standout is Monday the 14th. The morning looks marginal with an 12ft W swell and a 12-second period, and moderate cross-shore winds making it a bit of a chop. But by Monday afternoon, that same 12ft W groundswell is still pumping, energy reading is massive, and the wind drops to a moderate 12 mph cross-shore. It's likely going to be a big, powerful, and unpredictable wave at the beach and point setup, but if you’re experienced, that afternoon could be the best of the whole run.

Then, the true standout for the whole 16-day outlook is Friday the 18th. Mark it in your calendar. We’ve got an 8ft W groundswell with an 11-second period. The combined energy is pumping. And get this – the wind is forecast to be glassy, from the NE at only 3 mph. That’s glassy conditions. The forecast calls it excellent for experienced surfers. For The Maze, that’s about as good as it gets. The only bummer? The data doesn't say much about crowds, but for a spot like this, when it’s glassy and clean, you can expect company – don't be surprised if it’s busy.

So, to wrap it up: a brutal 10-day gap of stormy junk, then a promising but windy Monday the 14th, and a single golden window on Friday the 18th with clean, offshore glass. That Friday is the one to chase.

Stay keen.
Rusty

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