The Maze (Tiree) Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.50° N 6.98° W

The Maze (Tiree) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Maze (Tiree) sea temperature is
14.7° C
0.4° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with 2,003 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Maze (Tiree) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 16th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 19th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 19th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Right folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the cards for The Maze (Tiree).

The overall picture is a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a long stretch of mediocre to poor conditions for the next week and a half, but there’s a serious pulse of energy lurking right at the back end of the forecast, which could be something special for the brave. The water is sitting at 59°F, which is dead on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off on Sunday the 16th with a tiny, weak swell around 2ft from the north-west. Period is a short 7 seconds, and the cross-shore wind makes it a write-off. The combined energy is barely a whisper at (87). Honestly, just keep the board in the car for the first week or so.

Through the rest of the week into the next, conditions just aren't playing the game. We get a slight bump on Tuesday the 18th with 6ft from the WSW, but the cross-on wind makes a mess of it. The biggest issue is the wind – it’s on it from the west or north, and it’s nearly always cross or cross-on, keeping the surface lumpy and choppy. For the most part, the surf is small and weak, with combined energy readings barely scraping triple digits. It’s a real flat spell until things start to stir around the 25th.

There’s a quiet improvement around Tuesday the 25th with a 3ft swell from the WNW, period stretching to 9 seconds and gentle onshore wind. The energy ticks up to (160), but the waves are still small and not really offering a clean face. Not worth getting excited about.

Now, here’s where your patience might pay off. Keep your eyes on Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th of August. This is the standout: heavy groundswell from the west and WNW. On Friday it’s 10ft to 12ft with a long 12-second period, and the energy absolutely roars into the thousands – (3699)! Saturday sees it peak at a solid 13ft with that same 12-second period. This is expert territory only, with an onshore wind. The Maze is a point setup, so this long-period groundswell is going to produce some powerful lines for the experienced crew. The strong onshore wind will make it ugly and messy, so only the most experienced, toughest surfers should be out back. The combined energy levels are massive (3809 to 4408), so the ocean will have serious power.

So, the call: Saturday the 29th of August is the time to mark in the diary. The swell size and energy are huge, it's a genuine groundswell, but the wind could trash the surface. If you’re a hardcore charger, that's your window. For everyone else, there’s just nothing clean enough in this 16-day window to recommend a paddle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed morning, strong winds from the N by Wed night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:24PM3.84m
9:38AM3.49m
9:58PM3.54m
10:12AM3.26m
10:33PM3.20m
10:49AM3.00m
11:11PM2.86m
11:33AM2.73m
00:01AM2.55m
12:44PM2.49m
1:39AM2.34m
2:54PM2.44m
3:45AM2.39m
Low Tide
3:19PM0.08m
3:45AM0.29m
3:56PM0.32m
4:21AM0.55m
4:34PM0.63m
4:57AM0.85m
5:16PM0.96m
5:39AM1.14m
6:08PM1.27m
6:36AM1.39m
7:25PM1.49m
8:06AM1.51m
9:13PM1.51m
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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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