Conditions at Easkey Left in October
October: The North Atlantic Roars Back
October is one of the most exciting months on the Irish surf calendar. Average swell height climbs to 2.0m and the period to 11.0s, so the reef begins to feel proper ground swell again. WNW remains the dominant swell direction at 17.1%, with W at 14.4%, but the NNW window is strong at 12.1% - a direction that aligns especially well with Easkey Left's north-facing layout. The majority of wave heights sit between 1.5-2.5m, delivering consistent head-high to well-overhead conditions. Wind statistics are favourable for surfing: SSE, S, SSW and SW make up around 40% of the observations, and surfable wind occurs 25% of the time. Air temperature has cooled to 11.4°C, water is still mild at 13.8°C, and rainfall increases to 4.18 mm/day. Autumn is firmly here, and the left is starting to cook.
Average Spot conditions at Easkey Left in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Easkey Left during October. 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 October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Easkey Left for October. 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.