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Long Strand-Castlefreke surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 17 Jan 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
9.7° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Strand-Castlefreke this week:

The surf forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 12 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 20th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 20th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 24th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, near gales from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.2
WSW
1.5
S
0.6
S
0.7
WSW
1.3
SSE
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
2.1
SSW
1.5
S
1.7
S
1.2
SW
1.6
WSW
1.2
WSW
2.1
SSW
1.7
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
2.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)87106616514148881517167171818189
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)97101362223487293189501248329649140568844414972765500511441042
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
10
SSW
30
SSW
35
S
15
NNW
10
W
50
SSE
25
SSW
50
S
40
WSW
45
SSE
40
SSW
5
S
25
WNW
25
WSW
25
WSW
40
SSE
50
SE
45
SE
55
ESE
55
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		onglasscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:46AM
3.05
5:03PM
3.05
5:22AM
3.18
5:39PM
3.17
5:58AM
3.28
6:14PM
3.24
6:33AM
3.33
6:50PM
3.28
7:10AM
3.34
7:27PM
3.27
7:48AM
3.30
8:07PM
3.21
8:29AM
3.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:42PM
0.59
11:05AM
0.54
11:20PM
0.46
11:41AM
0.43
11:56PM
0.37
12:17PM
0.37
12:31AM
0.32
12:52PM
0.34
1:06AM
0.31
1:27PM
0.36
1:42AM
0.35
2:04PM
0.41
2:21AM
0.42
2:44PM
0.50
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
Sunrise-8:32--8:30--8:30--8:29--8:27--8:26--8:26-
Sunset--5:00--5:00--5:02--5:04--5:06--5:07--5:09
clear
cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
Rain (mm)
--16--9-55633--712425
Temp. °C689878888988988777988
Feels °C (?)332034-3210-1-1121-4-4-4-3-4-4
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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 12 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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