Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Break

Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 8.97° W

Issued: 6 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

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

1.4°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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SW swell with 177 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s

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 Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
1
SW
4
1
SW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
S
16
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
105
40
39
75
25
21
37
21
21
10
8
8
5
10
10
8
21
4
4
4
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
15
WNW
20
WSW
35
SW
35
W
5
NNW
15
SW
10
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
10
WNW
5
SSE
15
SW
5
NW
5
ESE
10
SSW
5
SW
10
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
6:27PM3.09m
6:45AM3.04m
7:04PM3.12m
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
Low Tide
00:44AM0.55m
12:59PM0.51m
1:22AM0.53m
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
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:55
9:55
9:55
9:54
9:54
9:54
9:53
9:52
 mm
Temp °C
18
14
13
15
15
15
17
16
16
17
17
18
19
20
18
20
21
20
21
20
21
Feels °C
13
11
9
10
9
13
15
13
13
14
15
15
16
18
18
19
20
19
20
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.6
SSW
6
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
53
105
40
6
3
25
21
37
21
21
10
8
8
2
10
10
8
21
4
4
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
SSW
6
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
79
12
6
5
2
2
2
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
1
1
1
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
NW
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
15
15
2
2
2
3
4
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.3
NW
2
0.3
WSW
2
1
SW
4
1
SW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
SSW
2
0.3
SW
2
Energy kJ
2
1
1
39
75
13
3
2
2
4
4
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
109
72
8
110
490
470
8
120
108
120
120
100
100
470
26
26
109
86
110
120
110
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
8
7
5
8
5
9
5
4
5
6
9
9
9
7
6
8
7
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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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