Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Break

Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 8.97° W

Issued: 6 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Long Strand-Castlefreke sea temperature is
14.1° C

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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, S swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, S swell with 392 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period with S 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 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 27th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 27th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 27th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
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
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
10
0.3
SE
5
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
1
SE
6
0.8
SSE
5
1
S
5
1.9
S
7
1.6
SSW
8
1.1
S
7
0.9
S
6
0.6
WSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.6
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
2
5
2
2
3
2
7
7
6
6
75
28
55
392
266
117
57
160
261
98
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
E
5
NNW
5
NW
10
SW
10
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
10
E
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
SW
25
WSW
30
SW
20
W
15
W
20
WSW
10
NW
Wind State
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:45AM2.80m
00:17AM2.79m
12:47PM2.70m
1:19AM2.69m
1:50PM2.67m
2:20AM2.66m
2:48PM2.70m
3:15AM2.69m
3:40PM2.76m
4:04AM2.76m
4:27PM2.85m
4:48AM2.84m
5:09PM2.95m
Low Tide
6:16PM0.76m
6:48AM0.83m
7:16PM0.85m
7:46AM0.89m
8:15PM0.88m
8:42AM0.89m
9:10PM0.87m
9:33AM0.85m
10:00PM0.82m
10:19AM0.78m
10:45PM0.74m
11:02AM0.70m
11:26PM0.66m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
 mm
2
1
3
Temp °C
19
20
19
22
22
22
22
21
19
20
18
17
17
17
16
15
16
14
15
16
15
Feels °C
17
18
20
24
23
25
21
18
16
20
18
16
15
15
15
11
12
10
11
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.3
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
12
1.3
ESE
7
1
SE
6
0.3
E
5
0.2
SSW
16
1.7
S
7
1.3
S
8
0.3
SSW
15
0.5
SW
7
0.6
WSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.6
WSW
12
Energy kJ
2
2
5
7
2
2
1
2
2
3
178
75
4
25
311
187
43
26
160
261
98
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
E
4
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SE
4
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
16
0.2
E
5
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
W
8
0.3
SSW
15
0.5
S
5
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
7
7
6
3
2
5
2
26
23
35
44
11
41
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.4
SSW
15
0.1
W
13
0.4
SW
6
Energy kJ
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
6
6
2
2
2
86
3
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.4
E
3
0.9
E
5
0.8
E
4
0.9
ESE
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.8
SSE
5
1
S
5
1.9
S
7
1.6
SSW
8
1.1
S
7
0.9
S
6
0.4
SW
3
0.3
WNW
2
Energy kJ
7
9
4
34
25
34
23
28
55
392
266
117
57
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
5
2
Distance (km)
119
295
100
295
119
300
838
96
86
90
56
108
110
109
72
110
304
72
26
120
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
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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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