
Surf Forecasts:
The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, W swell with 116 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Maze (Tiree) over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s happening with The Maze over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m looking at a pretty flat spell to kick things off for the first week or so. The Maze (Tiree) is a beach and point setup that’s exposed to the west, which is the right direction for swell, but the energy just isn’t there for a while. The first few days from Sunday the 12th through to the 18th are mostly a write-off, with tiny waves and poor surf conditions. The swell is barely 1 foot to 2 feet, and the combined energy is weak, often under 50. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday the 14th where the swell bumps up to 2 feet to 2 feet with a period of 10-11 seconds from the west, and the wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. The combined energy hits 135 in the morning, which is moderate, but it’s still very ordinary. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a quiet stretch. The second half of the week is even smaller, and by Saturday the 18th, the wind is up and choppy.
The real story here is the second week. From Tuesday the 22nd onwards, the swell starts to show some life. Wednesday the 22nd morning sees a clean 2 feet west swell at 10 seconds, with the combined energy at 122 – moderate and on the move. The wind is a light offshore from the SSE, so it’s looking clean. Thursday the 23rd morning is the standout for me. The Maze will have a 3 feet swell from the WNW, a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the WSW. The combined energy is 125. That’s the kind of morning you want to be in the water – clean, small but fun, and the crowd profile is listed as “sometimes” so you might have some company but not a zoo.
The best waves on offer, though, are on Friday the 24th. The swell jumps to 4 feet from the WNW in the morning, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 299, which is strong. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the biggest, most energetic swell of the whole period. This is a bit too big for beginners, but for intermediate and experienced surfers, it’s the pick of the bunch. The afternoon eases a bit to 4 feet but still has decent energy.
The last few days of the period, the 25th to the 27th, see the swell drop back to 3 feet to 4 feet, but the wind turns more cross-shore and choppy, so it gets messy. The 27th morning brings a 7 feet north swell with a short period of 6 seconds – that’s a lot of size but really poor quality, with cross-onshore wind making it choppy. That’s more for the experts or maybe the kite surfers, because the paddle won’t be fun.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a total dud. The best bet is Tuesday the 22nd through Thursday the 24th, with Friday the 24th being the standout for size and energy. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual. Keep an eye on the wind, but there’s a window of clean, fun waves in there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 4 | N 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | 28 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 47 | 88 | 104 | 69 | 42 | 25 | 26 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:40AM3.23m | 5:12PM3.37m | 5:41AM3.41m | 6:08PM3.65m | 6:34AM3.57m | 6:58PM3.88m | 7:23AM3.68m | 7:46PM4.03m | 8:08AM3.70m | 8:32PM4.07m | 8:52AM3.64m | 9:16PM3.99m | 9:34AM3.51m | 9:59PM3.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:57AM0.62m | 11:30PM0.49m | 11:55AM0.40m | 00:27AM0.26m | 12:47PM0.19m | 1:20AM0.08m | 1:35PM0.05m | 2:08AM0.01m | 2:21PM-0.01m | 2:55AM0.04m | 3:06PM0.02m | 3:40AM0.16m | 3:49PM0.16m | ||||||||
4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
42 | 28 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 47 | 88 | 104 | 69 | 42 | 25 | 26 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | S 4 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | W 18 | W 18 | — | SSE 4 | W 16 | W 16 | SSE 4 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 3 | W 13 | W 13 | W 15 | WNW 13 |
5 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 22 | 43 | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | — | W 9 | W 15 | W 14 | W 7 | W 15 | W 15 | W 18 | W 14 | W 16 | — | W 13 | SW 15 | — | — | W 14 | — | — | W 13 | W 13 |
2 | — | 2 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | — | 4 | 8 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | N 3 | — | — | NE 2 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SSE 4 | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 7 | — | 6 | — | 1 | 10 | 14 | 49 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 185 | 188 | 188 | 185 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 522 | 524 | 345 | 345 | 928 | 562 | 562 | 1136 | 172 |
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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).
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