Best Time to Ride · Easkey vs Strandhill
Easkey vs Strandhill: which is better for surfing?
Easkey or Strandhill? Month by month: windy days, waves and water temperature side by side, from years of weather data.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Easkey has bigger waves in 12 of 12 months.
- Easkey has warmer water in 6 of 12 months.
- Best months at Easkey: January–February, December.
- Best months at Strandhill: January–February.
- 22 km apart.
BestDec–Feb
Easkey
Ireland
Intermediate and up · 10°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ NOC 43 km
Water temperature per month (°C)
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BestJan–Feb
Strandhill
Ireland
Beginner-friendly · 7°C water in season, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ NOC 42 km
Water temperature per month (°C)
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Best time to go →Wave height: average daily maximum. Water: average sea surface temperature.