Long Strand-Castlefreke surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 IST
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Long Strand-Castlefreke surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Long Strand-Castlefreke sea temperature is
11.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 19th May)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.7
SSW
5
1.1
S
5
1.6
S
7
1.6
SSW
7
2.1
SSW
8
1
WSW
14
1.6
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
7
1.4
S
7
1.4
S
7
1.2
S
6
0.9
WSW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
17
24
57
236
268
532
378
319
164
176
167
113
264
169
84
84
20
25
21
20
Wind (km/h)
35
W
25
W
25
SW
35
SSE
30
SW
40
SW
45
SW
30
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
W
15
E
10
E
10
NNE
20
NE
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
6:17PM3.66m
6:41AM3.59m
7:05PM3.66m
7:29AM3.51m
7:54PM3.57m
8:19AM3.37m
8:45PM3.41m
9:12AM3.17m
9:41PM3.21m
10:10AM2.97m
10:42PM3.01m
11:14AM2.81m
11:50PM2.86m
12:24PM2.71m
Low Tide
00:36AM0.03m
12:57PM0.06m
1:26AM0.08m
1:46PM0.15m
2:18AM0.20m
2:39PM0.28m
3:14AM0.37m
3:37PM0.45m
4:16AM0.55m
4:41PM0.62m
5:23AM0.70m
5:50PM0.74m
6:32AM0.79m
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rain showers
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rain showers
light rain
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:22
9:24
9:25
9:28
9:29
9:30
9:31
9:32
4
8
5
7
4
2
1
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
9
10
11
12
12
12
13
12
13
13
13
13
14
13
14
14
14
16
17
17
18
1
4
5
6
7
5
5
6
7
9
8
9
11
11
12
12
13
15
16
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
1
WSW
14
0.6
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.6
SW
8
0.7
SW
10
0.9
WSW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SSE
5
0.6
SW
10
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
Energy kJ
3
2
2
4
7
6
6
378
133
49
25
44
98
264
169
17
84
14
25
17
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.3
W
13
0.1
SW
17
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
5
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
5
3
4
2
4
4
31
11
27
25
25
12
21
57
25
84
22
8
20
21
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
SW
6
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
3
8
4
4
31
3
3
23
21
20
9
25
20
3
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.7
SSW
5
1.1
S
5
1.6
S
7
1.6
SSW
7
2.1
SSW
8
1.7
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
7
1.4
S
7
1.4
S
7
1.2
S
6
0.5
W
3
0.4
N
3
Energy kJ
25
17
24
57
236
268
532
361
319
164
176
167
113
4
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
4
2
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
425
100
90
108
110
303
301
434
100
100
90
90
109
90
108
72
2
2
2
8
86
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
2
2
1
2
1
3
4
3
4
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
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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