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Long Strand-Castlefreke surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 15 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.0° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 22nd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 22nd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 19th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 19 | SW 6 | W 12 | WSW 4 | SW 7 | SW 6 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | |
20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 38 | 20 | 19 | 109 | 202 | 267 | 176 | 143 | 130 | 109 | 92 | 140 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 4:45PM3.39m | 5:08AM3.47m | 5:31PM3.56m | 5:55AM3.57m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:40AM0.26m | 11:03PM0.18m | 11:25AM0.13m | 11:49PM0.07m | 12:10PM0.06m | 00:36AM0.03m | 12:57PM0.06m | 1:26AM0.08m | 1:46PM0.15m | 2:18AM0.20m | 2:39PM0.28m | 3:14AM0.37m | 3:37PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
9 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 6 | W 12 | S 12 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | S 19 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | S 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | SSW 7 |
 kJ | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 38 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 202 | 12 | 42 | 93 | 50 | 109 | 42 | 75 | 77 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | E 6 | — | S 19 | — | SW 13 | S 12 | W 16 | W 11 | W 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 18 | S 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | — | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | W 7 | — | W 8 | S 19 | W 12 | W 16 | — | S 12 | S 15 | W 10 | S 14 | S 13 | W 13 | SW 17 | SW 13 | S 12 | SSW 16 | S 12 | — | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 3 | — | 42 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | — | W 2 | SW 2 | W 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WNW 3 | — | S 4 | SSW 6 | WSW 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 2 | — | 19 | 109 | 10 | 267 | 176 | 143 | 130 | 58 | 92 | 140 | 90 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 119 | 90 | 109 | 109 | 511 | 434 | 295 | 303 | 72 | 90 | 109 | 110 | 110 | 438 | 287 | 110 | 110 | 90 | 90 | 109 | 90 |
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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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