
Surf Forecasts:
The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, W swell with 5,318 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
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’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
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the W by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun night, near gales from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
261 | 476 | 1146 | 5318 | 4157 | 2990 | 1066 | 598 | 220 | 388 | 612 | 784 | 773 | 522 | 529 | 575 | 572 | 617 | 309 | 201 | 224 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:19AM3.26m | 10:44PM3.15m | 11:12AM2.99m | 11:47PM2.82m | 12:33PM2.74m | 1:36AM2.60m | 2:42PM2.75m | 3:36AM2.72m | 4:13PM3.05m | 4:46AM3.01m | 5:11PM3.43m | 5:36AM3.31m | 5:56PM3.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:26AM0.60m | 4:48PM0.72m | 5:17AM0.88m | 5:50PM1.01m | 6:29AM1.14m | 7:21PM1.20m | 8:06AM1.22m | 9:07PM1.14m | 9:40AM1.04m | 10:28PM0.85m | 10:48AM0.71m | 11:26PM0.51m | 11:39AM0.38m | 00:11AM0.22m | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 8:19 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:02 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | 1 | — | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 16 | WSW 13 | NW 8 | SW 11 | W 9 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 4 | NW 8 | WNW 8 |
11 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1066 | 598 | 220 | 388 | 612 | 5 | 101 | 84 | 31 | 575 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 46 | 147 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | W 13 |
4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | — | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 |
261 | 476 | 1146 | 5318 | 4157 | 2990 | — | 8 | 157 | 238 | 187 | 784 | 773 | 522 | 529 | — | 572 | 617 | 309 | 201 | 224 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 329 | 145 | 559 | 919 | 276 | 127 | 81 | 148 | 278 | 164 | 269 | 145 | 278 | 552 | 1226 | 896 | 551 | 146 | 81 | 278 |
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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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