
Surf Forecasts:
The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,810 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM.
| 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. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for The Maze up on Tiree.
Right, I’ll be straight with you. Looking at the whole 16-day window, it’s a tough one. The forecast is pretty much a write-off for quality paddle surfing. The guiding principle here is that the wind is almost always on it or cross to it, and the swell just doesn’t have the clean window it needs. There’s a big gap of poor surf conditions right through the end of July and into August. We’re looking at a solid week or more with no real reason to get wet. The consistency is fairly consistent here, but with that onshore wind, it’s going to be messy.
The first real surf window is a bust. On Thursday, July 23rd, we’ve got weak 2ft swell from the WNW with a short period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is a paltry 54. The wind is on it, and the water temp is about 58°, which is pretty normal for the time of year. It’s just poor.
We get a bump in size on Friday, July 24th, with the swell hitting 6ft from the W, but with a period of 9 seconds and a fresh breeze blowing on it, it’s just a lumpy mess. The energy is moderate at 487, but it’s no good for us.
The biggest swell of the period shows up on Saturday, July 25th. We’re looking at 8ft from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy hits 1365, so there’s proper power there. But the wind is a strong cross-onshore breeze, making it pure chaos. 8ft is expert territory at the best of times, and with wind like that, it’s a kite surfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s.
Sunday, July 26th, is marginal. The swell drops to 6ft from the WNW, but the wind is still cross-onshore. The energy is still moderate at 972, but the conditions are just too choppy to be fun.
The rest of the forecast is a grim repeat. Onshore winds, cross-shore winds, and lumpy, choppy conditions. We see a few moments of "clean" conditions on Wednesday, July 29th, and into August, but the swell is tiny—2ft to 2ft. The wind is screaming, with a near gale on August 4th and 5th, blowing cross-off, but the swell is only 1.0ft to 2ft. There’s just no energy to work with. The water stays average for the time of year.
Honestly, there’s no standout day here. The best option is probably the small window of cleaner conditions on Wednesday, July 29th, with 4ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is cross-off and the energy is weak. It’s a long shot. The bigger swells later in the first week are all blown out. For the second week, it’s a complete dry spell with tiny, weak swell and poor wind.
I’m sorry, lads, but it’s a case of the forecast being what it is. Not much to get excited about. Keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d be taking a break.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
38 | 45 | 322 | 487 | 443 | 724 | 1365 | 1066 | 616 | 640 | 799 | 799 | 605 | 522 | 547 | 380 | 385 | 335 | 235 | 229 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:01PM2.60m | 2:42AM2.55m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:19PM1.32m | 8:55AM1.33m | 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 | ||||||||
5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | N 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | — |
12 | 22 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 734 | 616 | 332 | 2 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 385 | 335 | 235 | 229 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 15 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | — | — | NW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | SE 4 | — |
— | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | — | W 8 |
38 | 45 | 322 | 487 | 443 | 724 | 1365 | 1066 | — | 640 | 799 | 799 | 605 | 522 | 547 | 380 | — | 5 | 29 | — | 142 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 1438 | 127 | 538 | 1136 | 528 | 512 | 512 | 134 | 21 | 1136 | 267 | 127 | 134 | 127 | 100 | 145 | 81 | 81 | 3 | 7 |
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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.
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