Long Strand-Castlefreke surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 IST
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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
14.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Long Strand-Castlefreke surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,369 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 4th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
5
1.3
SW
10
0.7
SSW
6
0.8
SW
9
0.7
SW
9
1.1
SW
11
1.6
SW
7
2
SW
7
1.8
SW
12
2
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
0.6
WSW
13
0.9
SW
6
1
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
228
137
69
59
334
35
91
74
254
215
423
907
1367
669
131
70
79
39
34
32
22
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
35
SW
25
WSW
25
W
20
WNW
35
W
30
SSW
40
SW
45
WSW
45
W
40
WSW
40
WNW
25
W
30
WSW
35
WSW
35
SW
40
SW
30
SW
30
SSW
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:07PM3.15m
6:25AM3.07m
6:44PM3.15m
7:01AM3.05m
7:20PM3.11m
7:38AM2.99m
7:58PM3.04m
8:16AM2.92m
8:37PM2.95m
8:55AM2.83m
9:18PM2.86m
9:38AM2.75m
10:03PM2.78m
Low Tide
11:59AM0.51m
00:21AM0.51m
12:35PM0.50m
00:58AM0.53m
1:12PM0.53m
1:35AM0.58m
1:50PM0.58m
2:14AM0.65m
2:29PM0.66m
2:55AM0.74m
3:12PM0.75m
3:39AM0.83m
3:58PM0.83m
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:42
9:43
9:44
9:45
9:45
9:46
9:47
1
12
1
1
1
2
3
3
1
2
5
3
2
Temp °C
15
14
15
15
15
14
16
16
14
15
14
12
13
13
11
13
13
14
15
14
14
11
10
12
10
11
11
11
10
7
8
6
3
7
5
4
6
6
6
9
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.8
SW
9
0.7
SW
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
S
15
2
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
0.7
SW
7
0.4
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
228
137
47
41
51
33
91
74
17
25
25
4
1367
669
56
50
27
25
9
8
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
S
20
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SW
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
15
0.6
WSW
13
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
94
84
69
7
41
23
17
17
21
16
21
131
18
18
17
17
16
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
S
18
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
10
35
25
9
26
20
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
5
1.3
SW
10
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
W
3
0.6
W
3
1.1
SW
11
1.6
SW
7
2
SW
7
1.8
SW
12
0.4
NW
4
0.9
W
4
0.4
W
3
0.9
SW
6
1
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
Energy kJ
9
35
59
334
3
1
8
254
215
423
907
5
27
3
70
79
39
34
32
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
4
1
1
2
4
1
3
1
2
2
Distance (km)
72
301
110
110
120
109
131
72
253
301
408
303
434
251
72
303
425
287
480
100
100
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
3
2
4
1
1
2
4
2
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
9
8
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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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