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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 6 am Sunday 17 May 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
11.4° 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 Sunday (May 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 17th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 17th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keel over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | |
3802 | 3181 | 1643 | 890 | 569 | 163 | 266 | 418 | 3629 | 2810 | 2071 | 1365 | 1079 | 1149 | 904 | 1047 | 1001 | 597 | 470 | 362 | 273 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:46PM3.94m | 7:13AM3.73m | 7:31PM3.93m | 8:04AM3.61m | 8:19PM3.83m | 8:59AM3.41m | 9:11PM3.68m | 9:58AM3.18m | 10:07PM3.49m | 11:03AM2.97m | 11:10PM3.30m | 12:15PM2.85m | 00:18AM3.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:27PM0.11m | 00:57AM0.04m | 1:12PM0.20m | 1:45AM0.03m | 1:59PM0.38m | 2:36AM0.13m | 2:49PM0.62m | 3:33AM0.30m | 3:43PM0.88m | 4:36AM0.49m | 4:46PM1.11m | 5:48AM0.65m | 6:02PM1.27m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:47 |
4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | W 13 | N 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | NNW 8 | N 7 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | WSW 9 |
 kJ | 30 | 3181 | 1643 | 890 | 569 | 163 | 21 | 85 | 12 | 2810 | 2071 | 10 | 10 | 1149 | 904 | 1047 | 6 | 4 | 470 | 29 | 273 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | W 13 | WSW 16 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 10 | WSW 13 | NNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | N 6 | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 89 | — | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 129 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 12 | S 14 | SW 15 | W 15 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | SW 16 | N 6 | N 11 | SSW 15 | NNW 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 | — | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 12 | — | — | 10 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 10 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | S 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 14 | — | SW 4 | SW 11 | SW 9 | S 3 | SSE 3 | — | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | — |
| kJ | 3802 | 2648 | — | — | — | 94 | 266 | 418 | 3629 | — | 12 | 1365 | 1079 | 3 | 1 | — | 1001 | 597 | 363 | 362 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 240 | 180 | 0 | 28 | 69 | 228 | 65 | 209 | 265 | 261 | 134 | 28 | 58 | 58 | 32 | 32 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 65 | 58 |
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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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