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Lat Long: 51.56° N 8.97° W

Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Strand-Castlefreke sea temperature is
14.3°C
1.2° 

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 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 2,602 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 30th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 30th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 26th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Sun night, near gales from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
12
1.6
W
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1.3
SSW
10
1.1
SSW
9
1.1
SSW
8
3
SSW
8
3.5
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2.2
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12
1.8
SW
14
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SSW
9
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7
0.9
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7
1.5
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SSE
7
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9
1.7
SSE
8
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SW
12
1.2
SSE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2348
797
290
212
176
1109
1761
1137
1439
1236
331
187
99
66
129
571
1526
353
199
132
Wind (km/h)
55
W
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40
WNW
30
W
35
S
55
SW
55
SSW
30
WSW
45
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WSW
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25
SW
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SSE
45
SSE
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NW
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:36PM3.23m
4:55AM3.32m
5:14PM3.42m
5:34AM3.50m
5:54PM3.55m
6:14AM3.61m
6:34PM3.59m
6:55AM3.63m
7:17PM3.54m
7:39AM3.56m
8:03PM3.40m
8:27AM3.41m
8:52PM3.20m
Low Tide
10:53PM0.31m
11:11AM0.23m
11:30PM0.16m
11:49AM0.10m
00:08AM0.07m
12:29PM0.04m
00:47AM0.06m
1:10PM0.07m
1:29AM0.14m
1:56PM0.19m
2:15AM0.28m
2:46PM0.37m
3:08AM0.48m
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Temp °C
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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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