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Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
The best week for surf at Easkey is the week of 30 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
Small waves but still worth a paddle for keen surfers. Full onshore mess. Not worth the paddle unless you are desperate. Conditions improving through the afternoon.
Heads up: rip risk elevated, and rocks exposed at low tide.
Indicators derived from forecast data, not official warnings. Always check local lifeguard or official advice.
The air here is 75% cleaner than the average comparison city right now.
Significantly cleaner air than a typical city. Ideal for outdoor exercise with minimal respiratory strain.
Not a pollutant. Ozone is naturally higher at altitude and near the coast, and lower in cities where traffic exhaust breaks it down. High readings here typically indicate clean air. Can cause short-term airway irritation during intense exercise but is not linked to the long-term health risks of particulate pollution.
Additive health score: each pollutant contributes points relative to its WHO 2021 guideline and long-term health impact (PM2.5 9, NO₂ 5, O₃ 3, PM10 2, SO₂ 1 at WHO limits). Data via Open-Meteo. City markers show live readings. Red line marks the WHO guideline. Updated 21:00
Good water clarity: ~10m visibility
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Easkey is a quality reef break on the Sligo coast of Ireland's wild Atlantic west. Left and right reef breaks flank a river mouth, producing defined, powerful waves over flat rock shelves. The setting is remote and stunning: green fields meeting Atlantic cliffs. It has hosted professional events and is considered one of Ireland's best reef breaks. The small village above has a timeless rural Irish character.
Needs a solid north-westerly Atlantic groundswell with a southerly offshore wind. Best at mid to high tide. The 4-8ft range produces quality barrels and walls. Works October through March most consistently. The exposed position means it picks up swell reliably throughout winter.
Easkey Left (south side of the river) is the more popular wave. Easkey Right (north side) is also excellent. Each breaks over a defined reef shelf. Position yourself at the take-off zone and wait for sets. The lineups are relatively straightforward once you identify the reef.
Shallow flat reef throughout. Kelp on the rocks. Cold water (5/4 essential). Strong currents around the river mouth. Powerful waves on bigger days. The reef demands respect. Booties recommended.
Park by the castle ruins in the village. Short walk to the coast. Basic facilities in the village (pub, shop). The setting is rural and remote.
Small. Ireland's west coast is sparsely populated and Easkey is remote even by Irish standards. Good days might see 5-10 people between both breaks. The local crew is tiny but knowledgeable. Visitors are welcomed if respectful.
Easkey is worth the drive from Bundoran or Sligo on a solid swell. The left tends to be more consistent; the right needs a bigger swell. The castle ruins above the break make an atmospheric changing spot. The pub in the village serves a proper pint. If Easkey is too big, Strandhill (30 minutes) offers a beach break alternative.
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Conditions at Easkey tend to be best between 06:00 to 09:00 in July.
Average score during this window: 27/100
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The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
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