
Surf Forecasts:
The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 3,052 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1PM. 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 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Maze (Tiree) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk about The Maze on Tiree, but in feet and miles per hour.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a real mixed bag. We’ve got plenty of swell energy coming through, no doubt about it, but the wind just won’t play ball for most of it. We’re looking at a long stretch of rough, blown-out conditions before a glimmer of hope shows up.
The forecast kicks off strong on Tuesday, September 8th. There’s a solid 13ft swell thumping in from the WNW, with heaps of energy behind it (3040). But don’t get excited – that’s coming with a nasty 34 mph cross-on wind. It’s a total mess, pure blown-out chaos. That pattern sticks around for days. Wednesday the 9th drops to a 5ft swell, but it’s still onshore and chopped. The energy is moderate (315). Thursday the 10th brings a bit more size at 5ft to 8ft, but the wind is howling near gale force, making it a kite-surfing show, not a paddle one.
The poor conditions drag on through the weekend and into the next week. Friday the 11th has a clean 7ft swell with offshore wind, but the wave comment says “poor surf conditions” – likely the shape is off. The energy is solid (797). The real kicker is Saturday the 12th: a 8ft WNW swell with a long 13-second period (energy 1991). That’s proper groundswell, but it’s getting torn apart by near gale cross-shore and cross-on winds. It’s a shame, because that long period would be a dream at a point or reef, but with those winds, it’s a write-off.
There’s a gap of a few days here where you’re not getting anything clean. The conditions finally start to look a little more promising on Thursday the 17th. The swell drops to a clean 5ft from the W with a 7-second period and only a 3 mph offshore wind. The energy is low (217), and it’s only a “marginal” call, but at least it’s not a total loss. The wind is slight, so it might be worth a look if you’re desperate.
The standout – and the only one worth getting excited about – is Monday the 21st. The Maze pumps out a massive 10ft swell from the W with a very long 15-second period. That’s a serious groundswell, packing 4240 units of energy. Now, this is a big one – over 8ft, so it’s for experts only. Also, with that long period, it might break a bit too straight for a beach setup, but The Maze is a beach and point. The point should handle it nicely. The wind is onshore from the W at 12 mph, which is a moderate breeze. It’s not perfect, but the wave comment says “unknown,” which means it might just be clean enough to handle if the wind stays light. For a 16-day forecast, this is promising but not a sure thing. Watch the forecasts closely.
The water temperature here is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual. And remember, The Maze (Tiree) is fairly consistent, so even though this run looks rough, it tends not to stay poor for long. Forecasts can change.
For the rest of the second week, Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd fade out with dropping swell and fresh cross-on winds. Nothing to write home about.
So, bottom line: sit tight through the first week of gales. If you’re an expert and you want a big, powerful, long-period groundswell, keep your eyes on Monday the 21st. It’s the only real standout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3040 | 2757 | 1004 | 311 | 187 | 75 | 265 | 1018 | 799 | 797 | 782 | 2693 | 1811 | 1226 | 644 | 476 | 245 | 108 | 87 | 270 | 858 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:46AM3.01m | 5:11PM3.43m | 5:36AM3.31m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:48AM0.71m | 11:26PM0.51m | 11:39AM0.38m | 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 | |||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:06 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 | SSE 4 | — | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NW 11 |
— | — | 568 | 311 | 187 | 75 | 265 | 1018 | 2 | — | 59 | 2693 | 1811 | 1226 | 616 | 476 | 245 | 80 | 54 | 270 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 4 | — | W 13 | — | — | SE 5 | — | W 18 | — | — | WSW 9 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | — |
— | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | 352 | — | 203 | 151 | 108 | 30 | 104 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 16 | 15 | 14 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | SW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | SSW 5 | S 6 | WSW 9 | — | — | SSW 3 | SW 6 | S 4 | WSW 10 |
3040 | 2757 | 1004 | — | — | 47 | 96 | 76 | 799 | 797 | 782 | — | 180 | 117 | 644 | — | — | 2 | 87 | 33 | 858 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 558 | 919 | 285 | 21 | 127 | 136 | 255 | 127 | 291 | 483 | 512 | 81 | 512 | 311 | 134 | 22 | 22 | 81 | 127 | 81 | 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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