Long Strand-Castlefreke surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

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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
11.6° 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 Sunday (Dec 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 12 days are 7.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 7th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 7th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 10th Dec)23ft (7.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, gales from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Mon night).

Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
WSW
1.2
SSW
0.8
SW
0.9
SSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
3
S
3
SSW
3
SW
2.1
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.9
S
1.9
S
2.1
S
2.1
S
2.5
SW
1.2
WSW
2.4
SSW
3.5
S
4
S
5
S
Period(s) (?)13588151479121716981010111810101214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1026688112231160945113526702521119961448984786514549171000275646969309
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
40
S
40
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
SW
60
SSE
55
WSW
65
WSW
60
WSW
45
W
35
S
30
W
20
WSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
30
SW
15
S
40
SSE
50
S
55
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:24PM
3.37
3:48AM
3.48
4:14PM
3.51
4:38AM
3.62
5:02PM
3.57
5:26AM
3.67
5:51PM
3.55
6:15AM
3.64
6:39PM
3.45
7:04AM
3.52
7:28PM
3.30
7:55AM
3.34
8:19PM
3.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:18AM
0.28
9:42PM
0.21
10:09AM
0.13
10:31PM
0.10
10:59AM
0.05
11:20PM
0.06
11:48AM
0.05
12:08AM
0.09
12:39PM
0.12
12:58AM
0.18
1:30PM
0.26
1:50AM
0.33
2:24PM
0.44
2:45AM
0.50
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise8:21--8:22--8:23--8:25--8:26--8:26--8:27--
Sunset-4:29--4:28--4:28--4:27--4:27--4:27--4:25-
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
mod rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-22-148141-8---1-92-2
Temp. °C10107889131111111113121112131212131313
Feels °C (?)42-312340-1-1166787610533
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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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