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Lat Long: 51.56° N 8.97° W

Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 15 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Strand-Castlefreke sea temperature is
12.9°C
1.0° 

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 15 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 14,148 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 18 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Nov 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 16 days are 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 18th Nov)20ft (6.0m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 18th Nov)20ft (6.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 18th Nov)20ft (6.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, near gales from the W by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri morning, strong winds from the SE by Fri night).

Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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692
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207
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249
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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NNE
25
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45
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35
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40
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High Tide
8:43PM2.60m
9:10AM2.61m
9:36PM2.48m
10:07AM2.51m
10:39PM2.42m
11:14AM2.49m
11:49PM2.46m
12:22PM2.57m
00:54AM2.59m
1:21PM2.73m
1:49AM2.80m
2:13PM2.93m
2:38AM3.03m
Low Tide
2:40PM0.93m
3:01AM0.97m
3:38PM1.05m
4:03AM1.07m
4:45PM1.10m
5:13AM1.09m
5:52PM1.07m
6:19AM1.02m
6:53PM0.95m
7:17AM0.88m
7:46PM0.77m
8:08AM0.70m
8:33PM0.58m
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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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