KiteGlobeAchill Island / Keel Beach
Achill Island / Keel Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Knock in Ireland, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October.
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Knock |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October |
| Coordinates | 53.9776, -10.0620 |
About Achill Island / Keel Beach
Nice waves, can get big with stronger westerlies.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Achill Island / Keel Beach?
The best time to kite Achill Island / Keel Beach is March, April, May, September, October, when the SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Achill Island / Keel Beach offers open ocean conditions with SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Achill Island / Keel Beach?
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.
Hazards at Achill Island / Keel Beach
Currents.
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Other kite spots near Achill Island / Keel Beach
- Achill Island / Doogort
- Achill Island / Dooniver Beach
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- Cross Slab Beach
- Portglash Beach
- Aghleam
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.