Surf Forecasts:
The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, W swell with 5,861 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Maze (Tiree) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, gather round, lads and lassies. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for the Inner Hebrides. To be honest, it’s a bit of a grim tale for The Maze (Tiree) over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a long, long gap with nothing worth paddling out for, so don’t be in a rush.
The first hint of something that isn’t completely flat comes on Sunday the 30th of August. Even then, it’s a struggle. We’re talking a tiny 3 ft of swell from the WSW, and the energy is still weak at 131 – barely a ripple. It’s clean though, with a gentle cross-off breeze, so you might get a few knee-slappers if you’re desperate. But “ordinary conditions” is being kind.
Then things turn proper wild. From Monday the 31st, the wind howls in from the west. By Tuesday the 1st of September, the swell jumps to 6 ft from the west, but with a fresh onshore gale, it’s just a washing machine. Energy is 764, but you won’t care when you’re getting sandblasted. It gets even bigger on Wednesday the 3rd of September – 10 ft of west swell with an 11-second period. That’s a lot of power (2513) and way too big for anyone but experts, and even then, the wind is straight onshore. The whole first week of September is a write-off for a decent paddle.
The second week isn’t any kinder, I’m afraid. The wind keeps hammering from the west, keeping everything onshore and messy. There’s a moment on Thursday the 10th of September where it cleans up a bit. We get 8 ft from the NNW with a moderate cross-off breeze. The energy is still a chunky 842, so the swell is there, and it’s clean, but the forecast is only marginal. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and without much push. It’s an option if you’re a charger.
The only other glimmer is right at the very end of the run, on Saturday the 12th of September. It’s tiny – just 2 ft from the NW – but the wind goes completely glassy. The energy is a pathetic 49, but for a few precious moments, the ocean will be like a sheet of glass. You’ll be on a longboard, maybe just enjoying the peace after all the mayhem.
So, the honest truth? There’s not one standout day in this whole 16-day window for the Maze. The best of a bad bunch is that Thursday the 10th for the bigger, cleaner waves, and the Saturday the 12th for a glassy, tiny longboard session. For the rest, it’s either flat, onshore, or blowing a full gale.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 11 | W 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 10 | 21 | 23 | 14 | 30 | 55 | 128 | 106 | 191 | 154 | 336 | 459 | 600 | 217 | 89 | 38 | 723 | 1403 | 2513 | 4232 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:03AM3.50m | 7:20PM3.81m | 7:31AM3.63m | 7:48PM3.91m | 8:01AM3.70m | 8:17PM3.93m | 8:31AM3.70m | 8:48PM3.86m | 9:03AM3.63m | 9:21PM3.71m | 9:38AM3.48m | 9:59PM3.46m | 10:19AM3.26m | 10:44PM3.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:11PM0.22m | 1:35AM0.23m | 1:42PM0.11m | 2:05AM0.14m | 2:13PM0.07m | 2:36AM0.13m | 2:46PM0.11m | 3:09AM0.21m | 3:21PM0.24m | 3:45AM0.37m | 4:01PM0.45m | 4:26AM0.60m | 4:48PM0.72m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 8:35 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 7 | W 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SSE 5 | SW 15 | — | — |
11 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 55 | 128 | 106 | 191 | 154 | 28 | 305 | 600 | 217 | 89 | 38 | 23 | 9 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | — | — | W 7 | W 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 22 | 7 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | N 4 | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | — | SE 3 | N 5 | WNW 4 | W 6 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | NNW 4 | — | S 4 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 11 | W 13 |
7 | 10 | 21 | 23 | 14 | 30 | — | 4 | 1 | 11 | 66 | 336 | 459 | 442 | 6 | — | 33 | 723 | 1403 | 2513 | 4232 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 270 | 259 | 259 | 133 | 172 | 127 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 280 | 285 | 272 | 675 | 896 | 343 | 127 | 127 | 164 | 127 | 81 | 134 |
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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.











