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The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, WSW swell with 423 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Maze (Tiree) in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Maze (Tiree) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming our way for The Maze (Tiree). Right now, we’re staring down a 16-day window that’s mostly a waiting game. There’s a gap of clean, workable surf straight off the bat, but it’s very short-lived, and then we hit a big, frustrating hole until some more energy shows up.
The quick bit of promise lands on Monday the 10th of August. That afternoon we’ve got a tiny 3ft swell rolling in from the W, and best of all, the wind is dead glassy. It’s not going to knock your socks off, but for a quiet Monday evening, you could get a few little lines. Water temps sit at 58°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no major surprises there.
Then it all goes pear-shaped. From Tuesday morning right through to Wednesday the 20th of August, we’re looking at days of poor conditions. The wind is all over the place—cross-off, cross-on, onshore—and the swell is messy or just too weak to care about. That's a decent stretch with nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, here’s the standout if you’ve got some patience and a lot of skill. By Thursday the 20th of August, we start to see some serious grunt building. Thursday afternoon brings in a solid 8ft swell from the W with a period of 12 seconds, carrying a very strong combined wave energy of 1539. That’s a proper groundswell. The only caveat is the wind is straight onshore, and at 12 mph, it’s going to be choppy and messy. Still, the size and power are undeniable.
If you’re an expert looking for a challenge, the next real standout hits on Tuesday the 25th of August. That morning we’ve got a chunky 12ft swell from the WSW, period of 10 seconds, with a massive combined energy reading of 2167. That is serious energy. The wind is moderate cross-shore, which might keep it a bit lumpy, but for a big wave spot like The Maze (Tiree), this is proper big-wave territory. Only for the experienced.
So, in the short term, get that Monday arvo glassy session while you can. The long-range forecast looks promising for late August, but it’s a long way out, so don’t book the ferry just yet based on it. It’s a dry spell in between, but when it comes, it comes with power.
Stay tuned, and keep your eyes on the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 |
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 kJ | 24 | 15 | 167 | 325 | 305 | 359 | 363 | 300 | 289 | 169 | 165 | 235 | 331 | 280 | 178 | 86 | 31 | 20 | 152 | 140 | 179 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:41AM3.31m | 6:06PM3.69m | 6:29AM3.55m | 6:51PM3.96m | 7:12AM3.71m | 7:33PM4.13m | 7:51AM3.78m | 8:11PM4.16m | 8:28AM3.76m | 8:48PM4.06m | 9:03AM3.66m | 9:24PM3.84m | 9:38AM3.49m | 9:58PM3.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:50AM0.42m | 00:23AM0.25m | 12:38PM0.15m | 1:10AM0.04m | 1:21PM-0.05m | 1:52AM-0.06m | 2:02PM-0.13m | 2:31AM-0.05m | 2:41PM-0.08m | 3:09AM0.08m | 3:19PM0.08m | 3:45AM0.29m | 3:56PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 18 |
| kJ | 24 | 15 | 167 | 325 | 305 | 359 | 363 | 300 | 289 | 169 | — | — | — | — | 178 | 86 | 31 | 10 | 152 | 140 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 21 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 20 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 25 | 50 | 52 | 44 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | — | 165 | 235 | 331 | 280 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 179 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 142 | 161 | 127 | 133 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 81 | 267 | 3 | 267 | 287 | 538 | 719 | 127 | 145 | 185 | 185 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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