Easky Right Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Easky Right (Sligo). This reef break is a beginner-friendly slab that’s exposed to the swell, but we’re looking at a bit of a flat patch before things kick off. It takes WNW to NW swells best.

The water temp is currently running at about 62°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so a bit of a treat on the skin.

Right now, and for the next few days, it’s pretty grim. We’ve got tiny 1ft to 2ft swell with weak wave energy (around 31 to 45), and the wind is all over the place. There’s a fleeting moment Sunday morning with glassy conditions, but there’s simply no size to work with—poor surf all round. You can write off the first five days until Monday the 24th.

Monday the 24th of August is where we finally see a pulse of life. The morning brings in a solid 5ft of swell from the WNW, with a period of 11 seconds—proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 601 (moderate) and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SE. This is the first standout of the forecast. Expect very good surf conditions, and with it being a reef break, that longer period should wrap in nicely. It’s a bit much for total beginners at 5ft, but for the average surfer, this is the session to aim for.

The afternoon holds at 5ft with clean conditions and good energy (424), so you’ve got a solid day of waves.

After that, Tuesday the 25th drops back to 4ft with weaker energy (220), and Wednesday the 26th is back to dribble. We have a bit of a lull through to the end of the month, with a few days of poor surf and onshore winds. A few small windows pop up, but nothing worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate.

Now, into the first week of September, things get interesting, but it’s for experienced hands only. Wednesday the 2nd of September sees a big jump to 8ft from the west, with a 10-second period and very strong energy (1349). The wind is cross-on and choppy, so it’s marginal. But that’s a warm-up.

Thursday the 3rd of September is the real beast. Morning brings in 8ft at 10 seconds from the west, but the afternoon pushes to a massive 12ft from the WNW at 11 seconds. The energy is enormous (2678), and the wind goes glassy light cross-off from the SE. This is expert territory—clean, powerful, and not for the faint of heart. The water temp is still a touch warmer than usual, but you’ll be too focused on the waves to notice. This is the true standout of the whole outlook, but only if you’ve got the skills.

Friday the 4th of September keeps the party going with 10ft from the WNW, 12-second period, and offshore winds from the south in the afternoon. Energy is off the charts (2718 in the morning), and it’s clean. Another day for the crew who know what they’re doing.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th remain solid, with 8ft to 10ft swells, but the wind picks up, especially on Saturday with strong SE winds over 22 mph. Sunday morning looks cleaner with offshore SSW wind and 8ft, but it’s still a big, powerful ocean.

In a nutshell: dry spell until the 24th, then a solid Monday. A quiet end to August, then an absolute firecracker of a start to September for the experienced surfers. Crowds are likely at this spot, especially when it’s good, so expect company.

Rusty.

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