Surf Forecasts:
Keel surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 636 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 (Aug 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Keel in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keel over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the SSE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 299 | 489 | 382 | 241 | 196 | 217 | 191 | 124 | 170 | 266 | 233 | 248 | 371 | 299 | 211 | 46 | 375 | 497 | 269 | 201 | 129 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:05PM3.40m | 6:32AM3.10m | 6:39PM3.57m | 7:06AM3.20m | 7:12PM3.68m | 7:39AM3.26m | 7:43PM3.73m | 8:12AM3.30m | 8:15PM3.71m | 8:45AM3.30m | 8:48PM3.63m | 9:20AM3.27m | 9:23PM3.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:47AM0.85m | 00:23AM0.58m | 12:22PM0.72m | 00:56AM0.43m | 12:55PM0.63m | 1:28AM0.33m | 1:27PM0.58m | 2:00AM0.28m | 1:59PM0.58m | 2:30AM0.28m | 2:32PM0.63m | 3:02AM0.33m | 3:07PM0.71m | 3:37AM0.43m | |||||||
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 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 |
mm | — | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | N 9 | W 8 | W 8 | N 9 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 299 | 60 | 382 | 241 | 26 | 235 | 300 | 235 | 94 | 65 | 47 | 46 | 371 | 299 | 211 | 103 | 375 | 497 | 269 | 201 | 129 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SW 12 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 | N 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NNW 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 83 | 5 | 58 | 41 | 27 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 33 | 43 | 40 | 26 | 46 | 72 | 59 | 49 | 46 | 93 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 14 | S 10 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 12 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 25 | 7 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | WSW 8 | S 6 | — | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 124 | 489 | 15 | — | 196 | 217 | 191 | 124 | 170 | 266 | 233 | 248 | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 192 | 192 | 58 | 65 | 100 | 65 | 608 | 671 | 65 | 608 | 634 | 261 | 200 | 200 | 58 | 58 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 128 | 0 |
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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).
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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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