Surfing & Watersports on Achill Island

Achill Island boasts five Blue Flag beaches, of which the 3km long strand at Keel is very popular with surfers. This south-facing beach has Atlantic waves crashing ashore, and a number of suppliers in Keel offer surf board and wetsuit hire. Other watersports equipment and activities available at Keel include windsurfing and sea kayaking. Keel also has a large, shallow, freshwater lake which is perfect for windsurfing, sailboarding, kitesurfing, kayaking and canoeing. Achill's other beaches are popular for snorkelling, with a wide range of sealife visible. The Achill Dive Centre, located at Purteen Harbour, runs scuba diving trips and tours in the waters around Achill.