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
12.4° 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 Sunday (May 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 31st May)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 31st May)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 2nd Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
1
0
0
0
!
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
WSW
11
2
SSW
8
0.9
SW
9
1
S
7
0.4
SSW
14
1.2
S
6
2
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
37
37
31
61
30
51
87
53
77
82
87
91
86
89
502
129
89
81
108
727
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
5
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
ENE
10
S
10
S
20
SW
30
SSW
5
NW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
High Tide
2:35PM2.78m
3:02AM2.84m
3:27PM2.87m
3:50AM2.91m
4:11PM2.97m
4:32AM2.98m
4:52PM3.05m
5:11AM3.03m
5:30PM3.12m
5:48AM3.07m
6:07PM3.15m
6:25AM3.07m
6:44PM3.15m
Low Tide
8:36AM0.77m
9:00PM0.74m
9:26AM0.71m
9:49PM0.68m
10:09AM0.65m
10:31PM0.62m
10:48AM0.59m
11:09PM0.56m
11:24AM0.54m
11:45PM0.52m
11:59AM0.51m
00:21AM0.51m
12:35PM0.50m
00:58AM0.53m
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
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light rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:36
9:37
9:37
9:38
9:40
9:42
9:43
1
3
4
2
Temp °C
21
21
19
16
15
14
14
14
13
14
15
13
15
13
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
19
19
17
11
10
12
12
11
10
11
12
11
11
10
12
13
14
13
12
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
ENE
4
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
5
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
SSW
16
1.1
S
7
1
S
7
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
1
S
6
Energy kJ
5
37
37
31
61
7
51
87
11
77
82
87
91
79
81
95
114
89
81
41
74
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SE
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
E
5
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
WSW
11
0.9
SW
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
9
Energy kJ
2
2
7
1
3
30
4
5
53
6
8
6
7
86
89
25
129
81
23
25
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
E
4
0.1
S
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
S
19
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
6
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
13
12
9
4
81
25
12
7
35
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
5
0.6
ESE
4
1
E
5
1.1
E
5
0.5
SE
5
0.5
SSE
5
0.5
S
4
0.8
SW
5
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
S
5
0.5
SSW
3
0.6
S
4
2
SSW
8
1
S
5
1.2
S
6
2
SW
10
Energy kJ
9
14
54
67
12
12
9
30
3
2
6
9
502
58
108
727
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
4
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
26
86
2
90
90
2
224
286
287
108
109
72
72
90
72
2
33
88
90
106
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
6
6
9
9
9
9
5
5
5
4
7
7
7
5
4
4
6
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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