Surf Forecasts:
Long Strand-Castlefreke surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 3,540 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Sep 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 29th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 29th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 30th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | S 4 | S 4 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | S 15 | SE 8 | S 12 |
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 kJ | 13 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 25 | 55 | 133 | 102 | 31 | 21 | 32 | 131 | 254 | 62 | 44 | 45 | 34 | 11 | 4 | 1070 | 3321 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:39AM3.56m | 6:58PM3.57m | 7:16AM3.57m | 7:36PM3.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:53PM0.07m | 1:10AM0.10m | 1:29PM0.11m | 1:47AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 4 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 10 | SSW 7 | S 6 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | SW 6 | S 12 | S 15 | S 12 |
| kJ | 13 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 133 | 102 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 8 | 254 | 53 | 29 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3321 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 12 | W 11 | S 18 | S 18 | WSW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | W 11 | W 10 | S 13 | W 10 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 15 | S 15 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 55 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | S 11 | W 7 | S 11 | WSW 17 | SE 4 | S 12 | SE 5 | — | W 14 | — | SW 13 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 12 | W 16 | W 10 | S 15 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 7 | 17 | — | 14 | 5 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | SW 8 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | SW 8 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 15 | 25 | — | — | — | 31 | 12 | 32 | 131 | — | 62 | 44 | 45 | 34 | 11 | 377 | 1070 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 26 | 90 | 100 | 253 | 100 | 3 | 8 | 100 | 100 | 286 | 279 | 100 | 286 | 72 | 100 | 100 | 90 | 90 | 291 | 90 |
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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).
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