Long Strand-Castlefreke surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 04 Feb 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
9.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Strand-Castlefreke this week:

The surf forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 12 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 05) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 5th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 5th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 11th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Wed
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SE
0.4
SW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
1.5
S
1
SW
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
SSW
0.9
S
1.5
S
0.5
SW
1.9
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.9
WSW
3.5
SW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)615191817914111010109988221716141215
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)284771203826537375407828522339231169132116277231208974032135081491
Wind
(km/h)
35
ESE
45
E
40
ENE
25
NNE
10
ENE
10
SSE
20
ESE
30
E
20
NE
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
SSE
20
SSW
40
SE
25
ESE
15
NNE
0
W
20
SSE
25
S
25
WSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
oncross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:51PM
3.48
7:12AM
3.50
7:30PM
3.38
7:51AM
3.33
8:08PM
3.21
8:29AM
3.12
8:47PM
3.01
9:09AM
2.88
9:29PM
2.78
9:53AM
2.64
10:18PM
2.57
10:47AM
2.43
11:21PM
2.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:10AM
0.12
1:31PM
0.23
1:47AM
0.26
2:07PM
0.39
2:24AM
0.44
2:42PM
0.58
3:02AM
0.65
3:21PM
0.78
3:45AM
0.86
4:07PM
0.98
4:39AM
1.06
5:07PM
1.14
5:50AM
1.19
Wed
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Sunrise--8:07--8:07--8:04--8:03--8:00--8:00--7:58
Sunset5:29--5:30--5:32--5:35--5:37--5:37--5:39--
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Rain (mm)
232------1--191--1811
Temp. °C998891010999910101010101010101010
Feels °C (?)10-1277645776625786567
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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 12 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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