Conditions at Easkey Right in May
May: Smaller Pulses, Still Fun
By May, Easkey transitions into the lower end of the surf calendar. Average swell drops to 4-5ft (1.4m) and the period shortens to 9.6s, meaning the wave energy is more localized and less powerful. The good news is that the direction mix is extremely favourable: WNW (19.6%), NNW (19.9%), NW (17.4%) and W (15.3%) still dominate, with N (3.8%) at its highest of the year. That keeps the north-facing reefs active even if the open-ocean energy is down. Most waves are in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range, with clean, rippable conditions possible on a longboard. Ideal wind is around 25%, water temperature rises to 11.2°C, air temperatures average 10.9°C and rain eases to 2.65mm/day. It is a warm-up month, not a groundswell month, but when a southerly breeze polishes a 4ft (1.2m) westerly swell, it can still be a pleasant surf.
Average Spot conditions at Easkey Right in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Easkey Right 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 Right for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Easkey Right 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 Right.