
Surf Forecasts:
The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,730 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Maze (Tiree) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gonna break down the next couple of weeks for us, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim picture for the most part.
We’re looking at The Maze on Tiree, and honestly, the forecast is a real heartbreaker. The energy is there, but the wind just won't play ball. For the first ten days, it’s a write-off. From Friday the 24th of July right through to Wednesday the 30th, we’re battered by onshore and cross-onshore winds, mostly strong, with a constant “poor surf conditions” tag. The swell is decent in size, hitting 10ft on Saturday morning with a combined energy of 1433, but it’s a total washing machine with that 22 mph cross-onshore. That’s expert-only, big, lumpy, and blown-out. Not worth a paddle. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no drama there.
Things finally start to turn on Thursday the 30th of July. We get a window of light offshore winds from the ESE, and the swell drops right down to almost nothing, with energy down to 55. It’s clean, but it’s tiny – 2ft with a short period. You’ll get a few knee-high sliders, but it’s a long wait for a crumbly one. That calm spell continues through Friday, but the swell is even smaller. By Saturday the 1st of August, the energy picks up a bit (330), but we’re back into a cross-offshore breeze that’s too strong for the tiny waves.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning has a light cross-offshore breeze, but the afternoon turns glassy with a perfect offshore from the ENE at just 3 mph. The swell is 3ft from the WSW with a 10-second period. It’s small, but it’s the cleanest surf in the entire 16-day window. The water is still calm, and you might get a few fun waist-high lefts at the point. The combined energy is 148, so it’s weak, but the quality of the conditions is the best we’ll see. The Maze is fairly consistent, and it’s a point break, so that long-period swell (10 secs) will wrap in nicely. Keep an eye out for crowds, though – it can get busy when it’s the only game in town.
After that, it’s back to bleakness. The week of the 3rd of August sees the wind swinging onshore or cross-shore again, and the swell completely dies. By the 7th and 8th of August, we’re looking at tiny, wind-affected junk. A real tough run for the island.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
445 | 439 | 686 | 1365 | 1162 | 698 | 696 | 882 | 878 | 627 | 289 | 230 | 345 | 560 | 424 | 229 | 104 | 108 | 85 | 67 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:26PM2.61m | 4:01AM2.58m | 4:34PM2.74m | 5:00AM2.72m | 5:26PM2.93m | 5:45AM2.89m | 6:07PM3.14m | 6:22AM3.07m | 6:43PM3.34m | 6:56AM3.23m | 7:16PM3.51m | 7:27AM3.35m | 7:47PM3.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:39PM1.33m | 10:08AM1.26m | 10:48PM1.21m | 11:07AM1.10m | 11:39PM1.03m | 11:53AM0.90m | 00:21AM0.84m | 12:31PM0.69m | 00:57AM0.67m | 1:06PM0.51m | 1:31AM0.53m | 1:39PM0.37m | 2:03AM0.43m | ||||||||
5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | |
mm | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | N 9 | NNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | N 9 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
— | — | — | — | 1162 | 418 | — | 1 | 10 | 627 | 289 | 230 | 2 | — | 424 | 229 | 68 | 108 | 85 | 67 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | N 9 | — | — | N 8 | WNW 8 | N 10 | NW 10 | N 9 | N 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 70 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | NNE 3 |
445 | 439 | 686 | 1365 | — | 698 | 696 | 882 | 878 | — | 129 | 87 | 345 | 560 | — | — | 104 | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1136 | 1067 | 134 | 512 | 512 | 7 | 185 | 185 | 146 | 127 | 127 | 145 | 81 | 145 | 81 | 127 | 81 | 100 | 7 | 7 | 127 |
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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.










