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Long Strand-Castlefreke surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 11 Apr 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
10.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 802 | 1619 | 3143 | 174 | 132 | 59 | 33 | 30 | 11 | 76 | 71 | 176 | 239 | 472 | 1673 | 818 | 487 | 127 | 53 | 32 | 38 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:49PM 2.29 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:25PM 1.19 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | -3 | -3 | -4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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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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