Keel Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Ireland – Achill Island and Mayo)
Photo credit: Rob Davies
Surf Break: Keel
| Name: | Keel |
|---|---|
| Type: | - |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Keel in Achill Island and Mayo is an exposed break. that has quite reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the southwest.. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded.
Overall Keel Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The graph shows the variation of swells directed at Keel over a normal year and is base... (show all text)
The rose diagram illustrates how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from differ... (show all text)
Also see Keel surf quality by season and Keel surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Ireland - Achill Island and Mayo surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Keel
Visitor Reviews of Keel |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Keel:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Dooagh | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Doogort | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Dooega | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Carrownisky | 18 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Bunatrahir Bay | 36 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Keel: |
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| Closest wave buoy | M4 Donegal Bay Buoy | 71 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | K4 Buoy | 101 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | M3 Mizen Head Buoy | 191 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 195 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | K2 Buoy | 246 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Keel: |
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| Closest tide station | Portrush, Northern Ireland | 162 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Portrush, Northern Ireland - READ flaterco.com/pol. | 162 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Bangor, Northern Ireland | 185 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Bangor, Northern Ireland - READ flaterco.com/pol.ht | 185 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Port Ellen, Islay, Western Scotland | 193 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Keel: |
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| Closest ski area | Glencoe Mountain Resort (United Kingdom) | 277 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Nevis Range (United Kingdom) | 282 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 284 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 316 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 319 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Keel: |
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| Closest city location | Belmullet (Ireland) | 18 mi |
| Second closest city location | Westport (Ireland) | 25 mi |
| Third closest city location | Castlebar (Ireland) | 33 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | An Clochan (Ireland) | 34 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Ballina (Ireland) | 39 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Keel is Connaught Airport (NOC) in Ireland, 83 km (52 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Keel is Sligo Airport (SXL), also in Ireland, 103 km (64 miles) away.
- Third is Galway Airport (GWY) in Ireland, 106 km (66 miles) away.
- Shannon Airport (SNN) in Ireland is 161 km (100 miles) away.
- St Angelo (Enniskillen) Airport (ENK) in England is the fifth nearest airport to Keel and is 165 km (102 miles) away.
