Surf Forecasts:
Long Strand-Castlefreke surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, W swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the surf situation for Long Strand-Castlefreke.
To be honest, this is a tough one. The forecast for the next 16 days is a real struggle. We’ve got a long run of flat, weak, and messy conditions from now through the end of August. The swell energy is mostly in the low double digits, barely registering a pulse, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-shore, keeping things choppy and lumpy. The water temperature is sitting at 66°F, which is a solid 5°F above the norm for this time of year – so the water is unusually warm, but that's about the only thing going for it.
The only real flicker of hope comes right at the very end of the forecast. On the morning of Friday the 28th of August, we see a small bump of swell with a height of 3ft from the SSW, and a period of 7 seconds. The energy ticks up to 75, which is still weak but the best we’ll see. The real kicker is the wind: a light offshore from the NNE. This will give us clean, lined-up waves. It's not big, but for a spot that’s been starved for weeks, it’s a welcome sight. The morning of Saturday the 29th also looks clean with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is even smaller.
So, if you’re an advanced surfer who can make the most of small, clean conditions, the standout is the morning of Friday the 28th at Long Strand-Castlefreke. It’s the only window where the wind and swell align for anything remotely decent. The rest of the time, this exposed beach break is just a washout. For a stretch like this, it’s worth remembering that the forecasts can change, and a run of poor surf is normal for this part of the world. Keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | W 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
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 kJ | 7 | 7 | 6 | 107 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 59 | 26 | 50 | 47 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 26 | 50 | 84 | 72 | 43 | 74 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:32PM3.44m | 8:50AM3.33m | 9:12PM3.22m | 9:31AM3.12m | 9:53PM2.96m | 10:14AM2.88m | 10:38PM2.71m | 11:03AM2.64m | 11:32PM2.48m | 12:05PM2.46m | 00:44AM2.34m | 1:26PM2.38m | 2:08AM2.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:29PM0.15m | 2:49AM0.29m | 3:08PM0.34m | 3:27AM0.49m | 3:48PM0.56m | 4:07AM0.71m | 4:32PM0.80m | 4:53AM0.92m | 5:26PM1.01m | 5:52AM1.10m | 6:36PM1.16m | 7:09AM1.19m | 7:58PM1.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 19 | SW 4 | SW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 5 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 31 | 26 | 5 | 28 | 59 | 26 | 50 | 47 | 12 | 41 | 40 | 17 | 50 | 84 | 72 | 43 | 74 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | S 13 | S 18 | SSW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 17 | — | WSW 6 | S 11 | — | — | SSW 15 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | — | SW 12 | SSW 12 | W 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 6 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 28 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 42 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 17 | — | 6 | 15 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | W 11 | W 7 | S 11 | W 10 | S 20 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | SW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | — | W 7 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 3 |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | 107 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 109 | 134 | 26 | 120 | 494 | 26 | 984 | 434 | 470 | 580 | 434 | 471 | 470 | 90 | 26 | 155 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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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).
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