Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Break
Lat Long: 51.56° N 8.97° W

Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke

Issued: 6 pm 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Strand-Castlefreke sea temperature is
14.2° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Long Strand-Castlefreke surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Long Strand-Castlefreke surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,915 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with SSE swell.

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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 6th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thu
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.5
WSW
13
1.4
S
5
3.5
SSE
9
1.4
SSW
10
0.9
SW
12
1.4
SW
8
1.6
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SW
3
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.9
S
4
1.4
S
6
2.5
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
746
311
93
104
1915
365
212
261
230
315
121
55
62
31
39
10
11
13
27
146
710
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
20
W
25
SSW
40
SSE
30
S
40
NW
35
W
30
SW
35
SSW
40
SSW
20
W
25
W
35
WSW
30
W
25
W
25
WSW
10
WSW
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
SSW
40
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
High Tide
8:37PM2.95m
8:55AM2.83m
9:18PM2.86m
9:38AM2.75m
10:03PM2.78m
10:26AM2.68m
10:53PM2.72m
11:20AM2.65m
11:50PM2.71m
12:21PM2.67m
00:52AM2.75m
1:25PM2.75m
1:56AM2.86m
Low Tide
2:55AM0.74m
3:12PM0.75m
3:39AM0.83m
3:58PM0.83m
4:28AM0.89m
4:49PM0.89m
5:23AM0.92m
5:47PM0.91m
6:22AM0.89m
6:48PM0.87m
7:22AM0.81m
7:49PM0.77m
8:21AM0.69m
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
9:50
9:50
9:51
9:52
 mm
1
6
15
2
4
2
1
6
2
Temp °C
12
11
12
12
14
14
13
14
15
15
12
13
13
11
13
13
12
13
14
14
14
Feels °C
4
4
7
4
10
6
6
9
8
8
7
6
5
4
7
7
8
7
11
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.5
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
12
1.4
SSW
10
0.9
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.5
WSW
11
0.1
S
12
1.1
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
6
0.3
WSW
11
0.6
SW
6
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.4
SW
6
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
746
311
93
48
13
365
212
6
70
3
121
55
23
31
8
8
11
2
1
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
1.3
SE
8
0.7
S
8
0.1
E
6
0.5
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.1
S
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
21
20
18
17
18
219
71
1
71
23
3
11
2
4
2
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
13
0.5
SE
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
320
30
3
3
2
4
2
3
1
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
4
0.4
W
3
0.7
SW
7
1.4
S
5
3.5
SSE
9
0.8
WNW
4
0.8
W
4
1.4
SW
8
1.6
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
7
0.3
WSW
2
0.9
SW
6
0.4
W
3
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SW
3
0.4
SSW
6
0.9
S
4
1.4
S
6
2.5
SSW
7
Energy kJ
28
3
53
104
1915
18
18
261
230
315
1
62
3
39
10
13
27
146
710
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
1
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
587
72
100
253
86
126
100
301
301
253
72
72
434
344
480
287
56
88
90
90
280
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
4
3
3
1
1
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
9
8
9
6
8
7
8
7
6
8
9
8
5
5
5
8
4
5
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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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