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
12.2° 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 27th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed morning, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
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
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
9
0.6
SSW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
1.2
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
47
33
20
17
17
17
17
9
10
37
37
31
61
109
62
87
53
77
82
87
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
S
5
S
10
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
NE
25
ENE
25
E
20
NE
30
ENE
30
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
S
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:14AM2.81m
11:50PM2.86m
12:24PM2.71m
1:00AM2.79m
1:34PM2.71m
2:06AM2.79m
2:35PM2.78m
3:02AM2.84m
3:27PM2.87m
3:50AM2.91m
4:11PM2.97m
4:32AM2.98m
4:52PM3.05m
Low Tide
5:50PM0.74m
6:32AM0.79m
7:00PM0.79m
7:38AM0.80m
8:04PM0.78m
8:36AM0.77m
9:00PM0.74m
9:26AM0.71m
9:49PM0.68m
10:09AM0.65m
10:31PM0.62m
10:48AM0.59m
11:09PM0.56m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:31
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:31
9:32
9:34
9:36
9:37
9:37
9:38
5
Temp °C
13
13
13
14
15
16
19
19
19
19
19
18
16
15
13
14
14
14
14
15
13
9
9
10
12
14
13
16
17
19
16
16
15
11
11
10
13
12
12
11
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
9
0.3
SSE
5
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
1.2
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
12
Energy kJ
38
6
33
14
14
5
5
5
9
10
37
37
31
61
109
62
24
53
77
55
77
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
ESE
5
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
16
40
21
20
10
10
17
17
5
2
2
7
3
3
30
51
87
2
3
82
87
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
W
10
0.1
SE
5
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
12
8
1
8
17
17
2
2
6
3
6
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
8
0.1
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.3
ENE
2
0.8
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
5
1.2
E
5
1.2
ESE
6
0.3
W
3
0.6
WSW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.6
WSW
5
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
47
1
4
7
1
25
29
76
87
1
7
5
17
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
Distance (km)
110
280
72
108
88
26
86
92
26
86
88
2
90
108
2
2
108
282
108
108
72
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
9
9
9
8
5
6
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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).

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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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