
Surf Forecasts:
The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, W swell with 2,831 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Maze (Tiree) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us.
First up, the water temperature at The Maze (Tiree) is sitting at 59°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus.
Now, the honest truth: the next week and a half is going to be a tough watch. The swell is here, but it’s not playing nice. We’ve got a nearly two-week stretch of poor surf conditions, with the combined energy of all swells directed here ranging from weak (162) up to very strong (2702), but the wind is just wrecking it. Strong cross-onshore winds, lumpy, choppy, blown out – it’s a mess. The best of a bad lot looks like Sunday the 13th morning with a clean 5ft WNW swell and a gentle offshore wind, but it’s still only a small window with a long period (11 sec) groundswell that might be too straight for the beach setups here.
The wind stays brutal through the week, with the swell getting bigger but turning into a full-on washing machine. Thursday the 17th sees 10ft of W swell at 11 seconds, but it’s pounded by 19 mph onshore winds – that’s expert-only, and even then it’s rough. Saturday the 19th is even bigger, 12ft, but with the same cross-onshore mess.
Then, we finally get a standout. Mark your calendars for Sunday the 20th of September. The morning is the real deal. We’re looking at a massive 16ft WNW groundswell with a very long period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy of all swells directed here hits a massive 8538. That’s exceptional surf for expert surfers. The wind is a light breeze from the SSE, cross-offshore, making it clean. The Maze (Tiree) is a beach and point break, and with such a long period groundswell, that point might just be the key to picking off the bombs. The swell is huge, so this is for the experienced crew only. The afternoon drops off a bit, still a solid 15ft but with a strong breeze, though it stays clean.
The following days see a drop back into the poor conditions cycle, with cross-onshore winds and lumpy seas. The standouts are painfully clear: Sunday the 20th morning is your best shot, and it’s a world-class window for the experts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, near gales from the S by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
161 | 55 | 167 | 846 | 1018 | 799 | 764 | 1630 | 2702 | 1163 | 698 | 433 | 240 | 116 | 80 | 200 | 506 | 644 | 805 | 1600 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:56PM3.77m | 6:16AM3.57m | 6:35PM4.01m | 6:53AM3.74m | 7:11PM4.12m | 7:26AM3.83m | 7:44PM4.11m | 7:59AM3.83m | 8:16PM3.99m | 8:30AM3.74m | 8:47PM3.77m | 9:00AM3.58m | 9:17PM3.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:11AM0.22m | 12:21PM0.11m | 00:51AM0.02m | 1:00PM-0.07m | 1:28AM-0.07m | 1:37PM-0.12m | 2:02AM-0.04m | 2:12PM-0.06m | 2:35AM0.08m | 2:47PM0.11m | 3:06AM0.29m | 3:20PM0.35m | 3:37AM0.55m | |||||||
— | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 2 | 15 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | W 9 | WNW 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | — | — |
161 | 55 | 167 | — | — | — | 764 | 1630 | 2702 | 1163 | 698 | 433 | 240 | 116 | 80 | 70 | 13 | 5 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 5 | W 11 | — | — | — | WNW 12 | W 7 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 12 | — | — | — | — |
— | 25 | 10 | — | — | — | 98 | 51 | — | 471 | 356 | 205 | 158 | 106 | 30 | 14 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | W 18 | WSW 9 | — | W 11 | — | — | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 13 | N 12 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 45 | — | 38 | — | — | 8 | 44 | 43 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | S 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 5 | SSW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 10 |
— | 12 | 160 | 846 | 1018 | 799 | 349 | 194 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 76 | 200 | 506 | 644 | 805 | 1600 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 81 | 142 | 255 | 267 | 439 | 272 | 81 | 255 | 145 | 315 | 134 | 127 | 7 | 138 | 127 | 3 | 138 | 308 | 577 | 551 |
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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.










