Surf Forecasts:
Long Strand-Castlefreke surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 19s period, SSW swell with 37 kJ wave energy.
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 0.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, because I’ve got the full 16-day picture for Long Strand-Castlefreke, and honestly, it’s a tough one to call. We’re staring down a long, flat stretch here, and it doesn’t let up.
Right now and through the coming days into next week, there’s barely a ripple. The combined swell energy is tiny – we’re talking numbers like 10 (weak energy) or even lower. Swell heights are a pathetic 0.3ft to 0.7ft for the most part. It’s a real desert. You’ll see some light offshore winds on Sunday morning (July 19th – that’s tomorrow) and Monday morning, but with that kind of swell, it’s just not surfable. This is going to be a gap of many days with absolutely nothing to recommend.
The one date that catches the eye way out is Monday, July 28th. On the Tuesday morning after that, we get a blip. It’s not much more than a ripple, but the swell jumps to 2ft from the west, with a super short period of just 3 seconds – so no real power. The problem is, it’s accompanied by a fresh onshore wind (19 mph) on the afternoon before. That combo is more likely to whip up a choppy mess than anything you’d want to paddle into. Honestly, that setup looks far more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
To be brutally honest, there are no true standouts on offer. The entire 16-day window is a write-off. The water temp is 65°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year (a jump of 4°F above the average), but that’s the only thing that’s firing. Break is at Long Strand-Castlefreke, an exposed beach break that needs a decent SW swell to work, and we just aren’t getting one. For the rare break that does have a consistent reputation, these blank runs are a bit more normal for this area. When the wind finally swings around to light offshore (like it does on the very last day, August 3rd morning), there’s still no swell to push it.
So, save the gas. It’s a waiting game, mate. These forecasts can change, but right now, the only thing breaking is your heart.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | SSW 19 | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 3 |
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 kJ | 7 | 37 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 24 | 5 | 25 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:48PM3.21m | 10:10AM3.06m | 10:36PM2.97m | 11:00AM2.85m | 11:28PM2.75m | 11:55AM2.67m | 00:26AM2.57m | 12:59PM2.55m | 1:33AM2.48m | 2:08PM2.52m | 2:41AM2.48m | 3:12PM2.58m | 3:40AM2.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:47PM0.37m | 4:12AM0.52m | 4:34PM0.57m | 5:00AM0.71m | 5:25PM0.77m | 5:51AM0.88m | 6:22PM0.94m | 6:50AM1.01m | 7:26PM1.04m | 7:55AM1.06m | 8:33PM1.05m | 9:00AM1.03m | 9:34PM0.98m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | ENE 5 | E 5 | S 18 | E 5 | E 4 | S 16 | E 4 | E 4 | S 16 | E 4 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 4 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | SSW 19 | S 19 | S 13 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | S 15 | E 4 | S 5 | S 14 | E 4 | — | — | — | S 18 | S 18 | W 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 37 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 24 | 2 | 25 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | S 12 | S 11 | W 8 | SE 6 | SE 5 | S 8 | E 6 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 10 | — | — | SSW 13 | — | — | S 18 | S 18 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 17 | — | — | 6 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | W 3 | W 3 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 119 | 2 | 100 | 90 | 282 | 90 | 100 | 282 | 90 | 109 | 825 | 110 | 631 | 631 | 303 | 870 | 870 | 885 | 868 | 109 | 100 |
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