The Maze (Tiree) Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.50° N 6.98° W

The Maze (Tiree) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Maze (Tiree) sea temperature is
14.7°C
0.6° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SW swell with 1,126 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 (Aug 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Maze (Tiree) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 1st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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 the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for The Maze (Tiree).

Alright, straight up, this is a tough run. We’ve got a lot of time on our hands before there’s anything worth paddling out for. The first week is basically a write-off for decent waves. We're looking at small, weak pulses and iffy winds. It's not until the very end of the first week that we see a tiny window.

For the morning of Thursday, August 26th, we get a brief flicker. The Maze will have a tiny 2ft W swell at 8 seconds, and the wind goes offshore from the ENE, which is a plus for clean faces. But honestly, the combined energy is just 52, so it’s super weak. It’s surfable but only just, and the conditions are described as very ordinary. You’d be scratching for anything.

The weekend is a dud, with onshore winds and tiny junk. The next real chance pops up on the morning of Sunday, August 30th. We get a weak 2ft from the WSW, but the wind swings around to a cross-off from the SSE, cleaning things up. The combined energy is still low at 77, so it’s more of the same—surfable but very ordinary. That afternoon has a similar look with a light offshore from the ENE, but still very small.

Now, hold onto your board, because after that, things get serious. But it’s not for paddling. From Tuesday, September 1st, through the end of the forecast, we get a massive increase in swell energy, but it’s completely blown out. We're talking combined energy readings of 742 on the Tuesday, up to a massive 4231 on September 8th, with swell heights hitting 10ft. The problem is the wind. It’s gale-force onshore and cross-on for almost the entire period. The Maze is a beach and point setup, and in those conditions, it’s going to be a washing machine. This is kite-surfing territory if anything; for a surfer, it’s a hard pass. There is one moment on Thursday morning, September 3rd, where we get an 8ft W swell with an offshore wind from the East at 25 mph. The combined energy is a hefty 1229, and the report calls it "marginal" due to how tough it’ll be to paddle into. That’s the only real stand-out for a surfer, and even then, it’s for experts only. That wind is strong, and holding onto a line will be a fight.

So, the bottom line: This is a frustrating outlook. Loads of potential energy wasted by brutal wind. The best bet for a proper wave is the morning of September 3rd, but it’s a full week from now and is a heavyweight session for only the fittest and most experienced. For everyone else, keep your board in the car, the forecast might change, but right now, it's not looking pretty.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue night, light winds from the ENE by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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74
46
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High Tide
5:51PM3.16m
6:04AM3.10m
6:22PM3.42m
6:34AM3.32m
6:51PM3.65m
7:03AM3.50m
7:20PM3.81m
7:31AM3.63m
7:48PM3.91m
8:01AM3.70m
8:17PM3.93m
8:31AM3.70m
8:48PM3.86m
Low Tide
00:02AM0.82m
12:09PM0.64m
00:34AM0.58m
12:41PM0.40m
1:04AM0.38m
1:11PM0.22m
1:35AM0.23m
1:42PM0.11m
2:05AM0.14m
2:13PM0.07m
2:36AM0.13m
2:46PM0.11m
3:09AM0.21m
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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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