Surf Forecasts:
The Maze (Tiree) surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with 1,768 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with W 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Maze (Tiree) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Maze (Tiree) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let's break down the Tiree forecast. It's a story of waiting for the good stuff, because the first part is mostly a write-off.
The only spot we're looking at is The Maze (Tiree), a beach and point break that's open to the west. We start on Sunday the 16th with tiny 2-foot waves from the north-west and a short period. The wind is all wrong, a moderate cross-onshore, so don't bother paddling out.
Monday the 17th is a little better, with 3-foot swell from the WSW and clean surf in the morning thanks to a cross-offshore breeze. But the wave energy is only moderate and the period is short, so it'll be a work-up.
Tuesday the 18th the swell bumps up to 5 feet in the morning and 7 feet by the afternoon, but it's howling onshore at 20-25 mph. The energy is up there, but the wind will tear it to pieces. That's a kite day for sure.
Wednesday the 19th is where we get our first real window. The morning is a mess with 10-foot waves and onshore wind. But in the afternoon, the wind goes dead glassy. We've got a solid 7-foot swell from the west with a good 11-second period, and the energy is pumping. The water temp is about normal for the time of year. This is your first shot, but 7-foot waves are for experienced surfers only.
Then we hit a flat spell. From Thursday the 20th through Monday the 25th, the surf drops to waist-high or smaller, mostly blown out by strong northerly winds. A long, barren stretch.
Tuesday the 25th offers a little hope. Glassy conditions again in the morning with a clean 3-foot swell from the west-northwest. It's not big, but it'll be clean and fun on a longboard or a point break.
The middle of the next week is messy again until we get to the real standout. Saturday the 29th of August is looking like the best day for the experienced crew. The morning brings 6-foot waves from the west-northwest, a solid 10-second period, and clean, cross-offshore winds. The energy is strong and the conditions are set for a good session. Expect some company out there though.
And finally, a big, promising call for Sunday the 30th of August. The morning is glassy with a 10-foot groundswell from the west-southwest. That's a huge, powerful swell. It's one for the experts only. The afternoon pushes to 11 feet but the wind goes onshore, so that morning window is the one to circle on your calendar. A clean, massive swell that will have the reef and point breaks absolutely firing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, fresh winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the N by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | N 6 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
56 | 35 | 161 | 120 | 96 | 110 | 261 | 601 | 1081 | 1768 | 972 | 371 | 133 | 101 | 69 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 20 | 31 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:03AM3.66m | 9:24PM3.84m | 9:38AM3.49m | 9:58PM3.54m | 10:12AM3.26m | 10:33PM3.20m | 10:49AM3.00m | 11:11PM2.86m | 11:33AM2.73m | 00:01AM2.55m | 12:44PM2.49m | 1:39AM2.34m | 2:54PM2.44m | 3:45AM2.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:19PM0.08m | 3:45AM0.29m | 3:56PM0.32m | 4:21AM0.55m | 4:34PM0.63m | 4:57AM0.85m | 5:16PM0.96m | 5:39AM1.14m | 6:08PM1.27m | 6:36AM1.39m | 7:25PM1.49m | 8:06AM1.51m | 9:13PM1.51m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WSW 6 | W 8 | WSW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 16 | W 16 | — | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 10 |
56 | 28 | 161 | 120 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | 1100 | 972 | 371 | 133 | 101 | 69 | 24 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | SW 16 | W 15 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 15 | WNW 8 |
1 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 8 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
— | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 9 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | — | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | NW 6 | NW 5 |
30 | 5 | 12 | — | 96 | 110 | 261 | 601 | 1081 | 1768 | — | 152 | 116 | 74 | 87 | 26 | 20 | 10 | — | 14 | 16 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 188 | 267 | 267 | 145 | 134 | 0 | 131 | 100 | 281 | 185 | 86 | 83 | 202 | 259 | 5 | 185 |
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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.











