
Surf Forecasts:
Keel surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, W swell with 4,037 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period with NW swell.
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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Keel in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keel over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed morning, strong winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | W 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2592 | 459 | 277 | 167 | 269 | 1388 | 1384 | 807 | 381 | 978 | 2154 | 4037 | 1640 | 1012 | 523 | 320 | 165 | 402 | 736 | 1106 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:23PM3.44m | 5:05AM3.31m | 5:12PM3.73m | 5:49AM3.55m | 5:55PM3.94m | 6:28AM3.71m | 6:34PM4.04m | 7:04AM3.78m | 7:11PM4.01m | 7:38AM3.76m | 7:47PM3.88m | 8:11AM3.66m | 8:23PM3.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:49PM0.37m | 11:01AM0.64m | 11:33PM0.09m | 11:43AM0.43m | 00:12AM-0.09m | 12:21PM0.28m | 00:48AM-0.14m | 12:58PM0.21m | 1:22AM-0.08m | 1:33PM0.23m | 1:55AM0.09m | 2:08PM0.33m | 2:26AM0.34m | |||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
8:15 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | WNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | W 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | N 12 | W 10 | N 12 |
— | 1168 | 451 | 220 | 81 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 274 | 978 | 2154 | 4037 | 1640 | 1012 | 523 | 320 | 118 | 67 | 736 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 8 | — | — | SSW 9 | NW 11 | WNW 16 | — | — | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | N 12 | SW 12 | N 12 | SW 12 |
— | 459 | 277 | 167 | 63 | — | — | 61 | 31 | 52 | — | — | 601 | 323 | 211 | 154 | 80 | 6 | 73 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 10 | SSW 8 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | N 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 16 | — | — | N 10 | SW 15 | SW 13 | N 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — |
— | 4 | 6 | 3 | 11 | — | — | 1 | 12 | 26 | — | — | 2 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 6 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 6 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | WSW 8 | SSW 6 | WSW 10 |
2592 | — | — | 27 | 269 | 1388 | 1384 | 807 | 381 | 206 | 405 | 453 | — | — | — | — | 165 | 402 | 129 | 1106 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 729 | 600 | 58 | 65 | 58 | 58 | 608 | 194 | 211 | 65 | 58 | 194 | 65 | 65 | 6 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 65 | 28 |
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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.










