Surf Forecasts:
Keel surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with W 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Keel in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keel over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
496 | 486 | 384 | 198 | 129 | 68 | 41 | 35 | 154 | 108 | 79 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 921 | 339 | 190 | 761 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:26PM2.96m | 4:59AM2.80m | 5:06PM3.21m | 5:35AM3.01m | 5:41PM3.45m | 6:08AM3.21m | 6:12PM3.65m | 6:39AM3.38m | 6:43PM3.78m | 7:10AM3.50m | 7:14PM3.84m | 7:41AM3.57m | 7:47PM3.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10AM1.25m | 10:51PM0.96m | 10:52AM1.03m | 11:27PM0.71m | 11:27AM0.82m | 11:59PM0.48m | 11:59AM0.64m | 00:29AM0.28m | 12:30PM0.50m | 00:58AM0.15m | 1:02PM0.41m | 1:27AM0.08m | 1:34PM0.37m | 1:58AM0.09m | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:51 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | WSW 8 | W 9 | N 8 |
496 | 486 | 384 | 198 | 129 | 68 | 41 | 27 | 154 | 108 | 79 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 82 | 45 | 43 | 18 | 339 | 190 | 136 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 11 | S 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 7 | W 7 | W 7 | N 6 | N 8 | SSW 7 | — |
15 | 32 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 35 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 113 | 36 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 9 | S 8 | N 7 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | NW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | N 9 | — | SW 11 | S 6 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 10 | — |
33 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 34 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | — | ENE 3 | SE 3 | NE 7 | — | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | NNW 6 | WNW 9 |
3 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 9 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 35 | 123 | 150 | 132 | — | — | — | 921 | — | 161 | 761 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 29 | 59 | 69 | 7 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 109 | 103 | 109 | 516 | 58 | 69 | 80 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 65 |
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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.











