Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Break

Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 8.97° W

Issued: 12 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Strand-Castlefreke sea temperature is
16.3° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, W swell with 143 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
6
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.7
SW
4
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
20
37
27
21
10
10
13
5
4
21
10
22
16
4
4
17
17
3
3
6
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
15
WSW
5
ENE
15
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
30
W
20
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
SE
10
SE
5
ENE
Wind State
off
on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
7:21AM3.06m
7:41PM3.13m
7:57AM3.05m
8:17PM3.10m
8:34AM3.02m
8:55PM3.06m
9:13AM2.97m
9:35PM3.00m
9:56AM2.91m
10:19PM2.93m
10:43AM2.85m
11:10PM2.86m
11:39AM2.80m
00:10AM2.81m
Low Tide
1:37PM0.50m
1:59AM0.55m
2:14PM0.52m
2:36AM0.58m
2:51PM0.57m
3:14AM0.63m
3:30PM0.63m
3:55AM0.69m
4:13PM0.70m
4:40AM0.74m
5:03PM0.76m
5:33AM0.79m
6:01PM0.80m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:55
9:54
9:54
9:54
9:53
9:52
9:52
 mm
Temp °C
16
18
18
16
16
16
18
18
17
18
18
18
18
18
17
20
21
21
21
21
20
Feels °C
15
15
18
12
13
14
14
13
14
15
14
15
16
15
16
18
19
20
20
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
W
10
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
S
15
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
5
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
25
13
37
27
21
10
10
5
2
2
4
10
22
16
4
3
17
17
2
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
SE
6
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
8
20
6
6
6
5
5
10
5
4
21
5
8
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
17
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
4
1
1
2
3
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.7
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
SW
2
Energy kJ
4
4
2
13
5
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
8
92
2
108
120
120
287
470
100
100
100
26
108
120
110
110
108
90
90
92
56
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
7
9
9
7
7
9
9
6
6
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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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