Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Break

Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 8.97° W

Issued: 12 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Long Strand-Castlefreke sea temperature is
13.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Long Strand-Castlefreke surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Long Strand-Castlefreke surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, S swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Strand-Castlefreke this week:

The surf forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 14th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 14th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 14th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, moderate winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.6
SW
6
0.6
WSW
6
0.7
WSW
3
0.7
SW
3
1.2
SW
7
1.1
SW
6
0.8
SW
6
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.2
W
11
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WSW
11
1
S
6
1.1
S
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
75
68
29
28
8
11
124
91
49
29
20
10
30
12
66
127
84
33
17
17
17
Wind (km/h)
30
W
35
W
25
W
30
W
25
W
25
SW
35
WSW
30
W
25
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSE
15
SE
15
E
15
ESE
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
12:21PM2.67m
00:52AM2.75m
1:25PM2.75m
1:56AM2.86m
2:27PM2.90m
2:56AM3.01m
3:25PM3.10m
3:53AM3.18m
4:19PM3.29m
4:46AM3.34m
5:12PM3.46m
5:38AM3.45m
6:03PM3.58m
Low Tide
6:48PM0.87m
7:22AM0.81m
7:49PM0.77m
8:21AM0.69m
8:48PM0.63m
9:17AM0.54m
9:45PM0.46m
10:11AM0.39m
10:40PM0.30m
11:04AM0.25m
11:33PM0.17m
11:56AM0.15m
00:26AM0.10m
rain showers
clear
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light rain
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
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5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:16
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9:50
9:51
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:53
9:53
 mm
1
4
1
Temp °C
13
13
11
13
13
13
14
15
13
17
18
18
18
18
18
17
16
14
15
15
15
Feels °C
6
6
6
6
7
6
8
10
9
13
15
17
18
16
16
15
14
13
15
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
11
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WSW
11
1
S
6
1.1
S
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.2
SSE
5
Energy kJ
22
10
8
2
3
3
3
3
2
8
10
4
30
12
66
127
84
33
17
8
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
4
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
ESE
5
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
2
2
3
3
7
7
2
6
1
5
5
8
21
13
9
17
17
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
11
0.2
W
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
4
4
2
2
6
2
10
2
2
23
8
20
10
9
8
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.6
SW
6
0.6
WSW
6
0.7
WSW
3
0.7
SW
3
1.2
SW
7
1.1
SW
6
0.8
SW
6
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.5
SSE
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.2
E
3
Energy kJ
75
68
29
28
8
11
124
91
49
29
20
7
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
434
494
303
828
494
90
403
399
100
100
100
88
88
90
2
2
90
90
90
108
108
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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Information about the Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Long Strand-Castlefreke provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Long Strand-Castlefreke can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Long Strand-Castlefreke surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Long Strand-Castlefreke) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Cork? If you are looking for accommodation near Long Strand-Castlefreke, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cork, consider staying in Kinsale which is 35 km (22 miles) away. Other places in and around Cork where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bantry which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Cork, Cobh and Youghal.

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