
Surf Forecasts:
The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, WNW swell with 11,051 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Maze (Tiree) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, Rusty here again with the same picture, but in feet and miles per hour.
Okay, let's cut to the chase. This stretch for The Maze (Tiree) is going to be a tough one. We've got plenty of size, but the wind is going to be our enemy for the first week and a half. Every time a solid swell shows up, it’s going to be hammered by strong onshore and cross-onshore winds, leaving it blown out and ugly. It’s going to look way more like a kite-surfing competition than a surf session. Water temp is in the high 50s to low 60s °F, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year.
Let’s break it down. Starting Wednesday the 16th, we’ve got a 8ft west swell, but it’s being wrecked by a 25 km/h onshore wind. Thursday the 17th, the wind turns into a near gale, with swell jumping to 13ft to 16ft. The combined swell energy is in the thousands (2241 to 10701), which is a lot of power, but it’s all worthless with that wind. This same ugly pattern just keeps repeating – strong westerly and southwesterly winds destroying what should be solid surf.
We finally get a break on Wednesday the 23rd of September. The wind swings offshore from the ESE, a light to moderate breeze, and the report says “clean.” The swell drops to a more manageable 7ft from the west with a 13-second period. Still a bit hefty for beginners – over 5ft, so you’ll want some experience – but with clean wind and that groundswell, The Maze’s setup could deliver some nice corners. The combined swell energy is 1357 (moderate). The afternoon looks even cleaner with clear skies and an offshore breeze, but the swell dips to 6ft.
Things get messy again until Friday the 25th of September. Mark this one down. First light on Friday morning, we have an ESE wind at just 10 km/h, offshore, with clear skies. The swell is 7ft from the WNW with an 11-second period. The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers,” and that’s the truth – it’s a proper wave but too big for beginners (over 5ft). The clean conditions will have it looking good, and because The Maze is exposed, expect consistent sets. The combined swell energy is 1121 (moderate). This is the standout session for the crew who can handle it. The afternoon is smaller and still clean, but the wind picks up.
After that, the surf drops off a cliff into flatness on the 26th, with a combined swell energy reading of just 54. There’s a tiny glimmer on the 27th but the wind is back onshore and lumpy. The very last day, Tuesday the 29th, offers a small chance. A tiny 4ft west swell with glassy conditions and an offshore breeze. It’s a long shot, but for a micro-session on a longboard, it might be the cleanest glassy paddle in the whole outlook. The energy is weak at just 270.
So here’s the takeaway: This 16-day run is mostly big swell and bad wind, with one clean, solid day on the 23rd and a true expert-level standout on the morning of the 25th. If you’re experienced, don't miss that morning of the 25th. The rest is a write-off unless you’re flying a kite.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, near gales from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, moderate winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 16 | W 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1326 | 786 | 1017 | 3730 | 10701 | 7789 | 4157 | 2679 | 1615 | 2026 | 3351 | 4108 | 2929 | 2094 | 1347 | 986 | 593 | 716 | 917 | 1664 | 2570 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:31AM3.35m | 9:48PM3.16m | 10:03AM3.07m | 10:20PM2.83m | 10:42AM2.77m | 11:02PM2.51m | 11:41AM2.48m | 00:28AM2.26m | 2:17PM2.37m | 3:19AM2.30m | 4:00PM2.59m | 4:24AM2.55m | 4:46PM2.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:55PM0.66m | 4:09AM0.84m | 4:32PM0.99m | 4:46AM1.14m | 5:19PM1.31m | 5:40AM1.42m | 6:37PM1.56m | 7:17AM1.58m | 8:40PM1.60m | 9:12AM1.48m | 10:08PM1.38m | 10:19AM1.21m | 10:55PM1.09m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | — | W 13 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 16 | W 14 |
915 | 339 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2679 | — | — | — | — | — | 2094 | 1347 | — | 3 | 716 | 917 | 1664 | 2570 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 318 | 621 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | W 13 | SW 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 12 | WNW 12 | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | — |
1326 | 786 | 1017 | 3730 | 10701 | 7789 | 4157 | 269 | 1615 | 2026 | 3351 | 4108 | 2929 | — | 872 | 986 | 593 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 145 | 367 | 384 | 896 | 512 | 134 | 134 | 887 | 512 | 439 | 486 | 134 | 81 | 81 | 127 | 81 | 7 | 81 | 127 | 0 |
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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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