Long Strand-Castlefreke surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 16 Feb 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
9.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 22) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 18th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 18th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 22nd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
!
0
1
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.6
SW
2.4
SE
1.1
SSW
0.9
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
2.1
SSW
2.1
SW
1.7
SSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
2
SSW
2.4
SSW
3.5
SW
0.8
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)1312127812131211118881716789161414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)201851145791672265122091891985415853636893713946441858277163247
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
30
ESE
35
SE
30
SE
15
S
10
SSE
20
E
40
NW
25
WNW
35
SSW
45
SW
45
SW
35
SW
40
SW
35
SW
45
SW
25
WSW
35
WSW
30
WNW
5
SE
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
onononononononononcross-
on
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:00AM
3.26
5:17PM
3.29
5:35AM
3.42
5:52PM
3.42
6:10AM
3.52
6:27PM
3.50
6:46AM
3.55
7:04PM
3.50
7:24AM
3.50
7:44PM
3.43
8:05AM
3.36
8:27PM
3.28
8:51AM
3.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:59PM
0.39
11:20AM
0.32
11:34PM
0.24
11:54AM
0.20
12:08AM
0.14
12:27PM
0.14
12:43AM
0.11
1:02PM
0.15
1:19AM
0.14
1:38PM
0.22
1:57AM
0.25
2:17PM
0.36
2:40AM
0.42
3:03PM
0.55
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
Sunrise-7:47--7:45--7:43--7:41--7:39--7:37--7:33-
Sunset--5:52--5:54--5:57--5:59--6:00--6:01--6:04
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mod rain
light rain
light rain
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mod rain
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Rain (mm)
--625106--11--1-72----
Temp. °C87710998910101111111111111010999
Feels °C (?)3-1-1657-113033444353054
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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 12 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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