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Achill Island / Keel Beach, Ireland

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Achill Island / Keel Beach, Ireland is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Achill Island / Keel Beach, Ireland is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Knock Airport. Knock offers daily flights to London (Stansted), Birmingham and Manchester as well as a shuttle service to Dublin airport. These services mean that Achill is less than 3 hours away from London, Birmingham and Manchester. The carriers operating these routes - RyanAir, MyTravelLite and British Airways - often offer low cost fares, making Achill an ideal low-cost getaway in the west of Ireland.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Dublin (DUB)
335km from spot
Cork (ORK)
335km from spot
Spiddal Connemara (NNR)
120km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Knock Airport. Knock offers daily flights to London (Stansted), Birmingham and Manchester as well as a shuttle service to Dublin airport. These services mean that Achill is less than 3 hours away from London, Birmingham and Manchester. The carriers operating these routes - RyanAir, MyTravelLite and British Airways - often offer low cost fares, making Achill an ideal low-cost getaway in the west of Ireland.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Dublin (DUB)
335km from spot
Cork (ORK)
335km from spot
Spiddal Connemara (NNR)
120km from spot

Achill Island / Keel Beach, Ireland, next to Achill Island, Keel, Knock, Ireland

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Riding Conditions in Achill Island / Keel Beach, Ireland
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Cold climate, moderate in summer. Wetsuit necessary all time. Suitable all year.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
There is Frontal wind at Achill Island / Keel Beach, Ireland.
Usually onshore winds. Since it is a bay many directions work.
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Achill Island / Keel Beach, Ireland are March, April, May, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Cold climate, moderate in summer. Wetsuit necessary all time. Suitable all year.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
There is Frontal wind at Achill Island / Keel Beach, Ireland.
Usually onshore winds. Since it is a bay many directions work.
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Achill Island / Keel Beach, Ireland are March, April, May, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Achill Island / Keel Beach, Ireland is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Keel Beach attracts holiday-makers and sports enthusiasts alike but thanks to the long strand they rarely collide! Surrounded by beautiful cliffs, is the best for sporting activities because of its long, sandy but firm beach.
Nice waves, can get big with stronger westerlies.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Achill Island / Keel Beach, Ireland is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Keel Beach attracts holiday-makers and sports enthusiasts alike but thanks to the long strand they rarely collide! Surrounded by beautiful cliffs, is the best for sporting activities because of its long, sandy but firm beach.
Nice waves, can get big with stronger westerlies.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Currents .

Beach risk reported: Rocks .
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Currents .

Beach risk reported: Rocks .
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#1: Kite Surf Ireland
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5/5 (8)
#2: Pure Magic
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4.9/5 (146)
#3: BigStyle
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5/5 (122)
Additional information
A parking is available at Achill Island / Keel Beach, Ireland.
Webcams around Achill Island / Keel Beach, Ireland
Webcams around Achill Island / Keel Beach, Ireland
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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There are 6 kitesurf schools and 136 kitesurf spots in Ireland.
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Best months: May June July August September October
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