Keel surf break

Keel surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 19 Feb 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
8.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Keel this week:

The surf forecast for Keel over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 22) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Keel in the next 12 days are 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 22nd Feb)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 22nd Feb)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 23rd Feb)23ft (7.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Keel over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Mon night, light winds from the NE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
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0
0
0
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5
!
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0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
3.5
WSW
4
WSW
5
WSW
4.5
W
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
5
W
6
W
7
W
5.5
W
5.5
WSW
5.5
WSW
5
SW
4
WSW
3
SW
2.2
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)111011181716141416161514121212121918171614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)240825123760144541137911029687191661800024721128551085381677369463121803448127371291844102317
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSW
35
WSW
40
WSW
45
SW
35
S
45
SSW
50
SW
45
SW
55
SW
50
SW
30
SSW
45
SSW
50
S
50
S
40
SSW
30
NNW
25
NNE
20
ENE
15
SW
40
WSW
45
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoncross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:08AM
3.94
7:37PM
3.62
7:44AM
3.83
8:14PM
3.54
8:23AM
3.62
8:54PM
3.38
9:08AM
3.34
9:42PM
3.17
10:05AM
3.03
10:43PM
2.95
11:23AM
2.75
12:08AM
2.82
1:07PM
2.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:54AM
0.32
1:21PM
-0.01
1:29AM
0.36
1:55PM
0.11
2:07AM
0.47
2:33PM
0.33
2:50AM
0.66
3:16PM
0.62
3:42AM
0.89
4:11PM
0.95
4:55AM
1.11
5:32PM
1.22
6:43AM
1.19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
Sunrise-7:50--7:48--7:46--7:43--7:41--7:39--7:37-
Sunset--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:04--6:06--6:07--6:09
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light rain
Rain (mm)
55-374311129781---142
Temp. °C101010111111109999111110101088899
Feels °C (?)2112332-1-3-23320252210-1
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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 12 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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