Long Strand-Castlefreke surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 16 Feb 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
9.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 (Feb 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 17th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 18th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 18th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue night, light winds from the E by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.6
SW
2.5
SE
0.9
SSW
0.8
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SW
0.7
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
2
SSW
2
SSW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)1413121279121414121178191816777714
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)35220185114700134174390342161162443438322582371249285367406233
Wind
(km/h)
45
WNW
15
NNE
30
ESE
45
ESE
50
ESE
25
SE
35
E
20
NE
10
SSE
20
NW
25
SW
40
SW
45
SW
35
SW
40
WSW
35
SW
35
SW
45
SW
45
SW
15
W
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcrosscrossonononononononononcross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:42PM
3.11
5:00AM
3.26
5:17PM
3.29
5:35AM
3.42
5:52PM
3.42
6:10AM
3.52
6:27PM
3.50
6:46AM
3.55
7:04PM
3.50
7:24AM
3.50
7:44PM
3.43
8:05AM
3.36
8:27PM
3.28
8:51AM
3.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:59PM
0.39
11:20AM
0.32
11:34PM
0.24
11:54AM
0.20
12:08AM
0.14
12:27PM
0.14
12:43AM
0.11
1:02PM
0.15
1:19AM
0.14
1:38PM
0.22
1:57AM
0.25
2:17PM
0.36
2:40AM
0.42
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--7:47--7:45--7:43--7:41--7:39--7:37--7:33
Sunset5:51--5:52--5:54--5:57--5:59--6:00--6:01--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C9867910857991111111111111011109
Feels °C (?)-12-2-2340-24352353451267
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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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