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Keel Surf Forecast
/ Mayo and Achill Island (14 surf breaks) /
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Keel surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 06 Apr 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Keel surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Keel sea temperature is
9.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Keel this week:
The surf forecast for Keel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Keel in the next 16 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 6th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 6th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keel over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon morning, light winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1388 | 2438 | 15739 | 8589 | 6040 | 4737 | 2469 | 1136 | 1814 | 3618 | 9675 | 6393 | 7748 | 10942 | 3671 | 1833 | 7323 | 10864 | 6705 | 3716 | 1840 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:55PM 3.27 | 9:19AM 2.97 | 9:29PM 3.05 | 9:58AM 2.71 | 10:12PM 2.83 | 10:52AM 2.47 | 11:14PM 2.64 | 12:15PM 2.31 | 12:43AM 2.56 | 1:59PM 2.35 | |||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:39PM 0.74 | 3:03AM 0.74 | 3:10PM 0.98 | 3:41AM 0.98 | 3:46PM 1.23 | 4:30AM 1.23 | 4:34PM 1.46 | 5:48AM 1.42 | 6:00PM 1.62 | 7:43AM 1.40 | 7:59PM 1.58 | ||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | 1 | - | - | 6 | - | - | 13 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -2 | -3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
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Information about the Keel Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Keel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Keel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Keel 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 (Keel) 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 Keel 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 Mayo and Achill Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Keel, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mayo and Achill Island, consider staying in Belmullet which is 29 km (18 miles) away. Other places in and around Mayo and Achill Island where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Westport which is 41 km (25 miles) away, Ballina and Claremorris.
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