Keel surf break

Keel surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 27 Apr 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
10.3° 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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 29th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
3
3
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
8
0.4
W
15
1
W
13
1.4
W
13
1.5
W
12
1.3
WNW
18
2.1
WNW
16
2.2
WNW
15
2
WNW
14
1.8
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
57
72
350
623
694
1015
2191
2206
1624
1110
727
518
372
530
636
320
236
211
190
169
253
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
15
NE
10
ESE
10
N
15
ESE
15
E
20
E
20
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
5
E
10
E
5
WNW
10
NNW
10
N
10
NNW
20
N
25
N
20
NNW
10
NNW
15
SW
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
High Tide
4:08PM3.11m
4:09AM3.28m
4:49PM3.30m
4:53AM3.38m
5:24PM3.45m
5:32AM3.45m
5:56PM3.56m
6:08AM3.47m
6:26PM3.60m
6:42AM3.44m
6:56PM3.60m
7:15AM3.37m
7:27PM3.54m
7:50AM3.25m
Low Tide
10:06PM0.97m
10:30AM0.47m
10:49PM0.77m
11:06AM0.39m
11:25PM0.60m
11:39AM0.36m
11:59PM0.48m
12:10PM0.38m
00:31AM0.41m
12:40PM0.44m
1:03AM0.40m
1:11PM0.54m
1:36AM0.45m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
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cloud
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light rain
cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
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6:11
6:09
6:07
6:05
6:03
6:01
5:58
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9:02
9:05
9:07
9:08
9:09
9:12
9:14
9:15
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
11
11
14
16
12
13
15
12
9
11
11
14
13
12
11
10
10
9
9
9
10
7
8
12
14
8
7
10
7
3
7
9
12
12
10
9
8
5
3
4
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
11
0.6
SW
8
1
W
13
1.4
W
13
1.5
W
12
1.3
WSW
12
2.1
WNW
16
2.2
WNW
15
2
WNW
14
1.8
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
0.2
WSW
9
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.5
N
8
Energy kJ
118
46
350
623
694
486
2191
2206
1624
1110
727
518
372
530
7
320
236
211
190
169
32
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
8
0.6
N
11
0.6
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
10
1.3
WNW
18
1.2
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.7
N
7
0.9
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
57
81
72
48
47
1015
370
249
166
114
106
88
57
5
3
2
53
92
71
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
11
0.4
W
15
0.6
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
NNE
9
0.1
S
6
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
20
72
33
19
28
1
10
2
2
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
E
2
1.8
NW
10
0.7
N
6
0.7
N
5
0.3
WNW
3
0.1
SW
8
1.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
32
32
1
636
29
29
1
2
253
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
204
0
0
0
0
0
103
29
29
28
0
0
0
0
0
0
186
126
195
0
58
Best forecast wave conditions in Mayo and Achill Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
4
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
4
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
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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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