The Maze (Tiree) Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.50° N 6.98° W

The Maze (Tiree) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Maze (Tiree) sea temperature is
14.6°C
1.0° 

The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with 10,112 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 17th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Maze (Tiree) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into this one. It’s a tricky stretch ahead here, so I’ll walk you through what’s cooking and what’s not.

First up, we’ve got The Maze (Tiree) on the table. It’s a beach and point setup, exposed to the west, and the guidance reckons it's fairly consistent. That’s good, but the forecast is a bit of a mixed bag right off the bat. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than average for this time of year, so it’s a touch mild but nothing too wild.

The first few days are pretty grim. From Sunday the 13th right through the middle of the week, we’ve got onshore and cross-shore winds, lumpy conditions, and not much quality. Swell heights bounce between 3ft and 7ft, but with the wind making a mess of things, you’re better off staying home. The combined swell energy is moderate at best early on, hitting 389 on Sunday, but it’s just not clean.

Wednesday morning the 16th shows a little hope with a 7ft W swell and 11-second period, and the energy jumps to 1008 (moderate to strong), but the wind’s cross-onshore and it’s only rated marginal. Not the one.

Then things get big, but not good. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th see serious west-northwest swell rolling in—10ft to 15ft, periods up to 13 seconds. The energy numbers are huge, 1695 up to 7113, but it’s all onshore wind, gusting 28 to 31 mph. That’s heavy, messy, and only for the brave or the foolish. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The weekend of the 19th and 20th stays big with 8ft to 15ft swell, but again, strong onshore winds. Not the kind of session you’d write home about.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 21st of September is the standout. We’ve got an 8ft WNW swell at 12 seconds in the morning, and the wind swings southeast at 22 mph, giving us cross-offshore and clean conditions. The afternoon cleans up even more with offshore ESE wind. The combined energy is 1868 and 1190 respectively, so there’s plenty of push. The Maze can handle a long-period swell like that, being a point and reef setup—it should line up nicely. This is the one to aim for if you can get out there.

The rest of that week fades. Tuesday the 22nd is back to onshore wind and lumpy surf. Wednesday the 23rd has size but lumpy cross-shore winds. Thursday the 24th drops to 6ft NW swell with a clean cross-offshore breeze and gentle winds, but it’s only marginal. Friday the 25th is small, under 3ft, and not worth the effort.

The final weekend, Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th, offers a bit of hope. Saturday afternoon sees 4ft W swell at 11 seconds, with light SE winds—almost glassy. That’s clean and could be fun on a longboard. Combined energy is 433, so nothing huge, but it’s workable. Sunday morning the 27th is similar with 3ft WSW swell and light NNE winds. Nice and clean again. These are the smaller, more relaxed sessions to close out the period.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet by far is Monday the 21st of September. Get on it. After that, the weekend of the 26th-27th offers some cleaner, smaller waves for a more mellow paddle.

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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:16PM3.99m
8:30AM3.74m
8:47PM3.77m
9:00AM3.58m
9:17PM3.48m
9:31AM3.35m
9:48PM3.16m
10:03AM3.07m
10:20PM2.83m
10:42AM2.77m
11:02PM2.51m
11:41AM2.48m
00:28AM2.26m
Low Tide
2:35AM0.08m
2:47PM0.11m
3:06AM0.29m
3:20PM0.35m
3:37AM0.55m
3:55PM0.66m
4:09AM0.84m
4:32PM0.99m
4:46AM1.14m
5:19PM1.31m
5:40AM1.42m
6:37PM1.56m
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Inner Hebrides? If you are looking for accommodation near The Maze (Tiree), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Inner Hebrides, consider staying in Tiree which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Inner Hebrides where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Lochaline which is 74 km (46 miles) away, Mallaig and Oban.

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