The Surf Window

Easkey Left

Sligo, Ireland

Reef breakAdvanced

The left-hand counterpart to Easkey's famous right, Easkey Left has a different rhythm and character on the same rock reef, longer, more drawn-out walls that some surfers prefer to the right.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalWNW (300°)
WindowWSW–N (240°–360°)
Size6-12ft

Wind

E

Offshore

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

September–April

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Left

Bottom

Rock reef

Shape

Longer, less hollow left-hand wall compared to the right, more workable sections for progressive surfing

Length

100–250m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: Same reef and Atlantic power as the right, requiring the same experience and commitment.

Hazards

  • •Rock reef throughout
  • •Cold, demanding conditions
  • •Strong rip current on bigger swells

Local Tips

  • •The left tends to be less crowded than the right since most surfers are regular-footed, great for goofy-footers seeking the inside rail.
  • •Easkey is best surfed as a full day trip, arrive early, session both peaks, and check conditions throughout the day as the tide moves.

Location

Map showing the location of Easkey Left in Sligo, Ireland

54.2869, -8.9647