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Lat Long: 51.56° N 8.97° W

Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Strand-Castlefreke sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.3° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,154 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 27th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, near gales from the NW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Fri morning, light winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
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0
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0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
4
1.6
S
6
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
4
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
1.2
S
8
1.3
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
SW
9
1
SW
8
2.1
SW
8
1.7
SSW
9
1.1
SSW
9
1
SSW
9
1.1
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
8
1.8
SW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
163
161
133
27
120
114
101
187
367
67
51
129
543
455
168
147
171
627
866
538
Wind (km/h)
30
S
40
SSE
50
NW
40
WNW
30
WSW
30
W
10
SSW
25
S
60
NNW
50
WNW
55
WNW
20
WNW
35
SSW
55
SW
55
WSW
45
WNW
35
WNW
30
SSW
45
SSW
65
SSW
50
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:17PM2.39m
1:55AM2.40m
2:25PM2.55m
2:53AM2.60m
3:15PM2.77m
3:38AM2.85m
3:57PM3.01m
4:17AM3.09m
4:36PM3.23m
4:55AM3.32m
5:14PM3.42m
5:34AM3.50m
5:54PM3.55m
Low Tide
7:52PM1.12m
8:18AM1.05m
8:50PM0.94m
9:10AM0.85m
9:35PM0.72m
9:53AM0.63m
10:15PM0.50m
10:33AM0.41m
10:53PM0.31m
11:11AM0.23m
11:30PM0.16m
11:49AM0.10m
00:08AM0.07m
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 mm
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2
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17
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Temp °C
13
12
10
11
11
11
13
12
12
11
10
12
12
16
16
12
12
14
16
16
12
Feels °C
7
4
0
2
4
4
8
8
6
-1
-2
6
5
8
8
3
4
6
8
5
2
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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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