Long Strand-Castlefreke surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 05 Apr 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
10.3° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 6th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 6th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 7th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun night, light winds from the N by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
1
S
2.1
S
2.2
S
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
1
S
0.6
SSE
0.9
SE
0.6
SE
0.3
WSW
0.4
SE
0.2
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
W
0.2
WSW
0.1
W
0.2
W
Period(s) (?)111057716167777116101312121271717
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)38925043408508518357118356336231010331514115623
Wind
(km/h)
30
W
25
SW
35
SSE
40
SSE
30
SSE
30
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
10
NE
5
WSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
NNE
10
ESE
15
SSW
20
SW
20
W
10
NW
20
NW
35
W
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:04PM
3.25
8:21AM
3.09
8:38PM
3.07
8:56AM
2.89
9:15PM
2.86
9:34AM
2.67
9:57PM
2.65
10:21AM
2.47
10:51PM
2.46
11:24AM
2.32
12:05AM
2.36
12:49PM
2.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:54PM
0.38
2:13AM
0.45
2:26PM
0.54
2:48AM
0.63
3:01PM
0.72
3:27AM
0.83
3:43PM
0.92
4:15AM
1.03
4:38PM
1.11
5:24AM
1.19
5:58PM
1.22
6:51AM
1.22
7:25PM
1.19
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunrise7:03--7:01--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--
Sunset-8:15--8:15--8:17--8:20--8:21--8:22--8:24-
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part cloud
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mod rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------6----------5---
Temp. °C99910101111121215161511121011117997
Feels °C (?)2232457910141212897863201
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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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