The Wave
Best with northeasterly offshore wind and broad Atlantic swell.
It works across the tide, but the bigger bank days are easier to manage.
Surf schools run from the beach, and the west side is the calmer side of the beach.
Surf GuideMayo and Achill Island
Keel Beach
Keel Beach is Achill Island's main surf strand: a long, exposed Atlantic beach with surf schools, a blue-flag setting, and enough scale and current to feel like a real surf destination. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Keel Beach in Mayo and Achill Island.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationMayo and Achill Island, IE
Forecast
- Waves 1-2 ft
- Period 5 s
- Wind SW 16 kt
As of:
Spot Guide
Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Strong currents affect the eastern half, so treat the beach as current-sensitive even when it looks inviting.
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