Easkey Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NW-N

Wind

S-SW

Surf Height

Head high to double overhead plus.

Tide

Low

Easkey Surf Guide

Easkey Left is one of the waves in Ireland that has been surfed the longest. A good wave at various sizes, Easkey Left does a good job at holding form in prevailing SW winds when others are blown out.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Intermediate to advanced.

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Exchanges between surfers are sometimes unpleasant here. Avoid arriving in large groups or with cameras, and be respectful.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

One of the most consistently surfed waves in Ireland. Local population of surfers is fairly high, plus there is usually an assortment of camping surfers in the Castle Lot.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

A good quality wave that is very consistent.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Fairly easy on the shoulders till you get caught inside.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

The river that runs past the castle can bring some agricultural runoff, especially after heavy rains.

Hazards

Relatively safe for an Irish reefbreak, watch for shallow hazards on the inside and rips especially on rising swells. It's always a little bigger than it looks.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Gun

Access

Park at the lot by the castle.

Bottom

Rock reef.

Best Season

Winter months are best.

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