Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 8.97° W

Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Strand-Castlefreke sea temperature is
16.1°C
0.9° 

Long Strand-Castlefreke surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Long Strand-Castlefreke surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, W swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period with W swell.

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

The surf forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 27th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 27th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 27th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SW
6
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
11
0.3
WSW
15
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.6
S
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.8
SW
12
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
11
0.2
W
12
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
5
0.8
SSW
6
0.6
WSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
17
7
28
31
42
13
11
2
9
18
175
17
31
11
21
20
69
36
22
20
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
15
WNW
20
N
10
ESE
20
SSE
25
S
25
SSW
15
SW
5
NW
10
WSW
10
W
20
SW
30
SW
35
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
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High Tide
2:11PM2.38m
2:46AM2.41m
3:14PM2.57m
3:38AM2.63m
3:59PM2.80m
4:19AM2.87m
4:37PM3.03m
4:54AM3.10m
5:12PM3.25m
5:29AM3.30m
5:46PM3.42m
6:03AM3.46m
6:21PM3.53m
Low Tide
8:39PM1.12m
9:04AM1.04m
9:34PM0.93m
9:53AM0.82m
10:17PM0.71m
10:33AM0.60m
10:54PM0.49m
11:09AM0.40m
11:28PM0.31m
11:44AM0.23m
00:02AM0.17m
12:18PM0.12m
00:35AM0.10m
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Feels °C
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17
12
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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.

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