
Surf Forecasts:
The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WSW swell with 392 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Maze (Tiree) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then folks, Rusty here. I’ve got to be straight with you – the next 16 days on Tiree are a grim watch for anyone who wants to get a wave. It’s not a case of picking the best of a bad bunch; it’s just plain bad. The Maze (Tiree) is a beach and point setup that needs a clean W swell, but we’re getting hammered by cross-onshore winds and slop for the vast majority of the forecast. The water is sitting at 58°, which is about average for the time of year – nothing to get excited about there.
The first nine days from the 28th of July right through to the 5th of August are a write-off. The wind is mostly a strong to moderate breeze coming from the SSW, SW, or WNW, and it’s cross-on. That means every day is a battle with a messy, choppy, lumpy surface. The swell is there, with the combined energy hitting moderate values like 379 and 291 (moderate wave energy), but the 5ft to 6ft of swell is being wrecked by the wind. The period is short, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, so it’s weak, wind-affected junk. It’s an absolute no-go.
The 6th of August, Thursday morning, gives a little flicker of hope. The wind swings to a NNE direction at 15 mph, giving us a cross-offshore state. The data says “clean.” The swell is tiny though, only 3ft from the N with a pathetic 5-second period, and the energy is a weak 61. It’s a clean ankle-snapper, but not worth paddling out for.
The 8th of August, Saturday, sees a pulse of W swell building to 5ft with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 402 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light from the W at 9 mph and onshore, so the surface is unknown but likely lumpy. It's the biggest swell of the run, but the quality is still rated as poor. It’s a frustrating one because the power is there, but the wind and direction are wrong.
The only real standout – and I use the term loosely – is the morning of the 10th of August, Monday. The wind drops to a light breeze from the NNE at 6 mph, giving us a clean cross-offshore. The swell is a weak 3ft from the WSW, but the period stretches out to a snappy 10 seconds, and the combined energy sits at 134 (moderate wave energy). The data says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s the only day that gets a score of 1 out of 10. For a picky surfer, this is the only window where you might get a clean, waist-high wave if you’re desperate. The crowds are only “sometimes” a problem here, so you’ll have it to yourself.
After that, it’s back to cross-on misery and tiny, weak dribble for the rest of the run. Honestly, for a spot that’s “fairly consistent,” this is a shocking run. It likely won’t stay this poor for long, but right now, I’d not even bother looking at the water. The winds are strong and onshore, the swell is messy, and there’s not a single window that’s going to get your heart racing. For a beach and point break with this much wind, it’s looking more like a kite session than a paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the NNW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 6 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 9 | SW 9 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
280 | 392 | 291 | 235 | 127 | 169 | 59 | 53 | 37 | 72 | 91 | 109 | 128 | 238 | 138 | 91 | 33 | 41 | 23 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:43PM3.34m | 6:56AM3.23m | 7:16PM3.51m | 7:27AM3.35m | 7:47PM3.63m | 7:58AM3.43m | 8:17PM3.70m | 8:28AM3.46m | 8:47PM3.71m | 8:58AM3.46m | 9:18PM3.67m | 9:31AM3.40m | 9:50PM3.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:57AM0.67m | 1:06PM0.51m | 1:31AM0.53m | 1:39PM0.37m | 2:03AM0.43m | 2:10PM0.29m | 2:35AM0.38m | 2:42PM0.27m | 3:07AM0.38m | 3:14PM0.31m | 3:40AM0.42m | 3:49PM0.40m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:34 | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | N 9 | W 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | — | N 10 | W 6 | N 8 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 9 | SW 9 | W 9 |
96 | 2 | 291 | 10 | 9 | — | 2 | 53 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 14 | 138 | 91 | 33 | 41 | 19 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WSW 8 |
3 | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 14 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 9 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 8 | — | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 5 |
280 | 392 | — | 235 | 127 | 169 | 59 | — | 37 | 72 | 91 | 109 | 128 | 238 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 73 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 127 | 202 | 291 | 127 | 146 | 445 | 285 | 357 | 724 | 127 | 81 | 7 | 5 | 202 | 522 | 183 |
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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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