Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Break
Lat Long: 51.56° N 8.97° W

Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke

Issued: 12 am 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Strand-Castlefreke sea temperature is
14.2° C

1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 3 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with 2,427 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 6th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 6th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 6th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
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
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
8
2.1
SW
10
2
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.5
WSW
13
1.5
S
5
3.5
S
9
1.7
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.9
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
7
1
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.7
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
6
2.1
SSW
7
1.1
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
383
825
1040
919
841
364
93
129
1935
991
880
476
178
243
268
91
57
47
222
437
107
Wind (km/h)
45
WSW
50
WSW
45
W
40
WNW
45
WNW
25
W
25
SSW
40
SSE
40
SSE
50
W
40
W
40
SW
40
SSW
35
SW
20
W
25
W
30
W
20
WSW
35
SSW
50
SSW
40
WSW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:38AM2.99m
7:58PM3.04m
8:16AM2.92m
8:37PM2.95m
8:55AM2.83m
9:18PM2.86m
9:38AM2.75m
10:03PM2.78m
10:26AM2.68m
10:53PM2.72m
11:20AM2.65m
11:50PM2.71m
12:21PM2.67m
00:52AM2.75m
Low Tide
1:50PM0.58m
2:14AM0.65m
2:29PM0.66m
2:55AM0.74m
3:12PM0.75m
3:39AM0.83m
3:58PM0.83m
4:28AM0.89m
4:49PM0.89m
5:23AM0.92m
5:47PM0.91m
6:22AM0.89m
6:48PM0.87m
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
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part cloud
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light rain
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
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cloud
clear
part cloud
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5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
9:50
9:50
 mm
1
2
1
5
10
1
3
2
2
1
Temp °C
14
14
13
14
13
11
13
12
14
13
13
14
15
15
12
13
13
13
13
14
13
Feels °C
6
5
4
5
4
4
6
3
4
3
4
7
8
9
8
7
6
8
6
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
15
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.5
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
12
1.7
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.8
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
1
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.1
W
10
1.1
S
7
Energy kJ
25
25
17
919
841
364
93
28
991
6
160
41
91
57
47
2
107
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
SSW
13
1.5
S
8
0.1
SW
12
0.6
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.2
WSW
9
0.8
SW
8
Energy kJ
21
20
14
17
317
6
42
28
8
69
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
11
Energy kJ
22
16
10
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
8
2.1
SW
10
2
SW
12
0.8
WNW
4
1
W
4
0.5
W
3
0.7
SW
7
1.5
S
5
3.5
S
9
1
W
4
1.8
SW
12
1.9
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
7
0.4
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.2
W
3
1.8
SSW
6
2.1
SSW
7
Energy kJ
383
825
1040
19
34
6
53
129
1935
38
880
476
178
243
268
3
4
1
222
437
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
4
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
90
747
438
562
640
656
72
100
253
408
72
335
301
100
100
341
72
433
72
287
451
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
4
4
2
3
4
4
3
4
3
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
9
8
6
8
7
6
9
9
9
7
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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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