Keel surf break

Keel surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 19 Mar 2026 IST
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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
8.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Saturday (Mar 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Keel in the next 16 days are 8.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 21st Mar)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 21st Mar)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 25th Mar)26ft (8.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keel over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, near gales from the WNW by Wed morning).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
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Rating
(10 max)
2
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WNW
1
WNW
1.6
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
4
W
7.5
WNW
7
WNW
6
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
Period(s) (?)111013151416141315141514131111171615131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)615225852395535006656502935979095799186765851232917173847334612399015676697641142128
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
15
S
15
SW
10
SSW
10
S
20
SSW
30
SSW
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
NNW
20
S
30
SSW
45
SSW
50
SW
45
W
50
WNW
55
W
50
WNW
40
WNW
15
W
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:07AM
3.99
6:34PM
3.86
6:45AM
3.97
7:10PM
3.84
7:24AM
3.83
7:49PM
3.71
8:08AM
3.59
8:31PM
3.49
8:58AM
3.26
9:21PM
3.22
10:01AM
2.92
10:28PM
2.97
11:29AM
2.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:56PM
0.20
12:18PM
-0.14
12:32AM
0.14
12:53PM
-0.07
1:10AM
0.17
1:30PM
0.12
1:50AM
0.30
2:10PM
0.41
2:36AM
0.52
2:57PM
0.76
3:33AM
0.80
3:56PM
1.12
4:55AM
1.04
5:28PM
1.37
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
Sunrise-6:43--6:41--6:39--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28-
Sunset--6:52--6:53--6:55--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:04
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clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141010999988868101088788810
Feels °C (?)13665643212011-1-3-3-5-3-245
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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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