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Keel surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland
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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
12.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Keel surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 13s period, W swell with 9,218 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with SW 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 (Jun 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s is also forecast. 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 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keel over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Fri morning, near gales from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | |
1462 | 1162 | 938 | 627 | 733 | 475 | 424 | 611 | 1398 | 1402 | 1609 | 3208 | 7174 | 9169 | 4693 | 2593 | 1853 | 1087 | 1329 | 1532 | 1662 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | |
High Tide | 6:34PM3.46m | 6:59AM3.17m | 7:08PM3.46m | 7:35AM3.12m | 7:44PM3.43m | 8:13AM3.03m | 8:21PM3.37m | 8:52AM2.91m | 8:59PM3.29m | 9:34AM2.80m | 9:40PM3.19m | 10:20AM2.72m | 10:24PM3.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:16PM0.68m | 00:46AM0.53m | 12:51PM0.71m | 1:22AM0.54m | 1:25PM0.76m | 1:59AM0.59m | 2:00PM0.85m | 2:38AM0.68m | 2:36PM0.95m | 3:19AM0.77m | 3:14PM1.07m | 4:02AM0.86m | 3:57PM1.19m | ||||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:59 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:06 | |
— | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 9 | — | — | 11 | |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | N 10 | WSW 10 | N 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | N 8 | WSW 13 | N 8 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | SW 14 | W 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 11 |
1462 | 1162 | 49 | 627 | 29 | 475 | 424 | 11 | 1398 | 1 | 248 | — | — | — | — | 595 | 7 | 1087 | 25 | 6 | 531 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | N 10 | SW 14 | N 9 | N 8 | W 16 | N 7 | N 9 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | SSW 13 | NNW 8 | WNW 11 |
31 | 78 | 52 | 47 | 53 | 14 | 12 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 17 | 6 | 463 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 10 | N 10 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — |
— | 34 | 2 | 73 | 15 | 32 | 17 | 12 | 12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 11 | — | WSW 10 | — | WNW 2 | WSW 10 | SSW 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 10 |
2 | 5 | 938 | — | 733 | — | 1 | 611 | 41 | 1402 | 1609 | 3208 | 7174 | 9169 | 4693 | 2593 | 1853 | 90 | 1329 | 1532 | 1662 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 65 | 58 | 29 | 65 | 58 | 236 | 275 | 28 | 58 | 196 | 65 | 261 | 293 | 275 | 65 | 240 | 185 | 596 | 192 | 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.











