
Surf Forecasts:
Long Strand-Castlefreke surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Strand-Castlefreke this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 28th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 12 | S 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 42 | 45 | 139 | 134 | 130 | 128 | 115 | 134 | 140 | 46 | 18 | 35 | 34 | 16 | 15 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:50PM2.67m | 2:20AM2.66m | 2:48PM2.70m | 3:15AM2.69m | 3:40PM2.76m | 4:04AM2.76m | 4:27PM2.85m | 4:48AM2.84m | 5:09PM2.95m | 5:29AM2.92m | 5:49PM3.03m | 6:07AM2.99m | 6:27PM3.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.88m | 8:42AM0.89m | 9:10PM0.87m | 9:33AM0.85m | 10:00PM0.82m | 10:19AM0.78m | 10:45PM0.74m | 11:02AM0.70m | 11:26PM0.66m | 11:42AM0.62m | 00:06AM0.60m | 12:21PM0.55m | 00:44AM0.55m | ||||||||
5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 12 | SE 4 | SE 6 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 42 | 5 | 25 | 26 | 130 | 128 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 36 | 18 | 35 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | S 19 | W 10 | S 18 | W 12 | ENE 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 9 | W 11 | W 13 | WSW 12 | SW 7 | W 10 | SSW 13 | WSW 6 | W 10 | — |
2 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 43 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 46 | 12 | 8 | 34 | 4 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 19 | S 19 | S 14 | SE 6 | W 11 | S 13 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 16 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | — | WSW 7 | — | — | W 12 |
— | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 40 | 18 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | S 6 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 3 | SW 6 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 |
— | 3 | 11 | 57 | 17 | — | 45 | 139 | 134 | — | — | 115 | 134 | 140 | 34 | 1 | 21 | — | — | 3 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 404 | 92 | 86 | 88 | 86 | 2 | 90 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 110 | 288 | 769 | 470 | 72 | 72 | 120 | 26 | 109 | 305 | 288 |
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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.









