Conditions at Easkey Left in May
May: Clean Spring Corner
May keeps the north-northwesterly bias but takes the size down another notch. Average swell height is 1.4m and the average period is 9.6s, so most surf falls in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range, with occasional 6ft+ sets. The standout statistic is direction: NNW, NW and WNW together account for around 57% of all swell, with NNW alone approaching 20%. That gives Easkey Left a high percentage of exposed, workable conditions. Ideal surfing winds still clock in at 25%, with prevailing winds lighter and more variable than winter. The onshore N-NNE sector is more noticeable than in the cooler months, but it is usually on the lighter side, and offshore SSE-SW flow still keeps the left reasonably clean. Water temperature warms to 11.2°C and air averages 10.9°C, while precipitation hits the yearly minimum of 2.65 mm/day, making May one of the most reliable months for fun, rippable waves without high winter mortality.
Average Spot conditions at Easkey Left in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Easkey Left during May. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Easkey Left for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Easkey Left for May. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Easkey Left.