The Maze (Tiree) Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.50° N 6.98° W

The Maze (Tiree) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Maze (Tiree) sea temperature is
14.6°C
1.1° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 11,955 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 5.5m 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 17th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Right then. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for The Maze on Tiree, and it’s a tale of two forecasts. We’ve got some proper grunt coming through, but the wind gods are going to be testing our patience for a good stretch first.

The long-range looks like the real winner here, but we’ve got to earn it. There’s a big gap of poor conditions ahead before things turn magic.

For the first week, from Tuesday the 15th through to about Sunday the 21st of September, it’s a write-off for a decent paddle. We’ve got a lot of west-northwest and westerly swell, but it’s arriving with brutal onshore and cross-onshore winds. Tuesday morning sees a building 5 ft W swell at 10 seconds, but with a 16 mph cross-on wind, it’ll be a choppy mess (combined energy 437 – weak). It only gets worse: by Thursday the 17th, we’re looking at 18 ft of W swell at 14 seconds (combined energy 10020 – very strong), but it’s hammered by a 31 mph onshore gale. That’s a washing machine, not a wave. Even the smaller days, like Monday the 22nd with a 7 ft W swell, get blown out by moderate cross-onshore breezes. The water temp is 58°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, but you won’t be feeling it much in that wind.

After that, things start to shift. Tuesday the 22nd of September afternoon is where the hope creeps in. We get a 10 ft W swell, but the period jumps to 15 seconds – that’s a proper long-period groundswell. The wind swings NNW at 9 mph, going cross-shore, making for a gentler, cleaner look (combined energy 6834 – strong). This is where it gets interesting, especially for a point break setup.

But the true standout, the one you’ve got to circle on the calendar, is Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th of September. Monday the 28th morning shows a 20 ft WNW swell at 13 seconds (combined energy 10832 – very strong). That’s huge, and only for experts. Then Monday afternoon is where it all lines up: a still-massive 16 ft WNW swell at 12 seconds (combined energy 7258 – very strong), but with a light 6 mph cross-offshore breeze from the SE. The report calls for "exceptional surf for expert surfers" – that’s the kind of phrase that gets your heart rate up. The Maze (Tiree) is a beach and point, and with that long-period swell and clean, cross-off wind, the point should handle it beautifully. Tuesday the 29th stays clean with moderate winds and 11-13 ft WNW swell, still offering solid waves for the experienced crew. Crowds are possible at The Maze, but on a day that big, you’ll have your pick of peaks.

Everything before the 28th is just waiting. The weekend of the 20th-21st is a total loss. But that final Monday and Tuesday? That’s the one. Mark it. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it, but the potential is enormous.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed morning, near gales from the W by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat night, light winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Period (s)
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11
1.6
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2.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
432
710
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915
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985
2802
10020
7348
3713
1735
1342
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1509
2118
2559
1438
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1046
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
40
WNW
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NW
10
WSW
40
SW
40
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55
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WSW
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High Tide
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
2:17PM2.37m
3:19AM2.30m
4:00PM2.59m
Low Tide
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
7:17AM1.58m
8:40PM1.60m
9:12AM1.48m
10:08PM1.38m
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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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