
Surf Forecasts:
The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,218 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Maze (Tiree) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. The Maze (Tiree) is the only spot on the radar, and to be honest, it’s a real mixed bag. We’ve got some size coming through, but the wind is the main character in this story, and it’s not always playing nice. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing to complain about there.
The first proper surf window looks like it might show up on Friday the 24th. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the W with a 9-second period, but the wind is on it from the WSW at 19 mph, which is gonna make it messy. The combined energy is moderate though (435). Saturday the 25th sees the biggest swell of the period, 8ft from the WNW with a 10-second period (energy 1218), but again, the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 22 mph. That’s going to be lumpy and hard work. At 8ft, that’s expert territory, but the wind is going to be a real battle. The Sunday morning (26th) might be the most realistic option with a 5ft swell from the WNW and a gentler breeze at 9 mph, but it’s still cross-onshore, so expect it to be choppy.
Things get a bit more interesting later on. The morning of Thursday the 30th of July has a 4ft W swell with a 9-second period, and the wind turns light cross-off from the S at 16 mph. The report says clean, and the energy is moderate (266). That’s the best call in the whole run. The break is a beach and point setup, so it can work, and it’s fairly consistent. The optimum swell is from the W, and that’s what we’re getting. Crowds are a possibility here, so you might have some company. That morning is the standout.
The following week is a write-off for the most part. The wind is either too strong or from the wrong direction, and the swell sizes drop right off. There’s a clean spell on the 3rd and 4th of August with 3ft to 4ft swell from the W, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so the waves will be weak and without much push. The energy is low (162). It’s paddleable, but it’s not going to be memorable.
To be honest, for a surfer looking for something classic, the pick of the days is the morning of Thursday the 30th of July. That clean cross-off wind and a solid 4ft groundswell from the west should produce some clean, rideable lines at The Maze. It’s the only time in the whole 16 days where the wind and swell line up properly. Everything else is either too windy, too small, or both.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun morning, strong winds from the SW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
44 | 41 | 358 | 435 | 443 | 766 | 1218 | 1045 | 616 | 399 | 561 | 614 | 460 | 385 | 277 | 576 | 547 | 230 | 277 | 245 | 264 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:01PM2.60m | 2:42AM2.55m | 3:26PM2.61m | 4:01AM2.58m | 4:34PM2.74m | 5:00AM2.72m | 5:26PM2.93m | 5:45AM2.89m | 6:07PM3.14m | 6:22AM3.07m | 6:43PM3.34m | 6:56AM3.23m | 7:16PM3.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:19PM1.32m | 8:55AM1.33m | 9:39PM1.33m | 10:08AM1.26m | 10:48PM1.21m | 11:07AM1.10m | 11:39PM1.03m | 11:53AM0.90m | 00:21AM0.84m | 12:31PM0.69m | 00:57AM0.67m | 1:06PM0.51m | 1:31AM0.53m | ||||||||
5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 11 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
12 | 22 | 122 | — | — | — | — | — | 616 | 399 | 342 | 11 | 460 | 211 | 277 | 576 | 291 | 230 | 277 | 245 | 264 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 |
4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 15 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | WSW 7 | SW 6 | — | WSW 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — |
44 | 41 | 358 | 435 | 443 | 766 | 1218 | 1045 | — | — | 561 | 614 | — | 385 | 143 | — | 547 | 8 | 5 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 434 | 1423 | 127 | 538 | 1067 | 985 | 512 | 512 | 5 | 21 | 581 | 146 | 127 | 127 | 81 | 81 | 131 | 81 | 127 | 285 | 81 |
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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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