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Lat Long: 51.56° N 8.97° W

Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Strand-Castlefreke sea temperature is
14.9°C
1.3° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, SW swell with 753 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 25th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, near gales from the NW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Sun
18
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
23
Saturday
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Rating
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.8
SSE
5
1.6
S
6
0.7
WSW
13
1.2
W
4
1.1
SW
4
1.3
SW
8
1.6
SW
9
1.2
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
9
1.3
SSW
9
1
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
1.1
SW
8
2.1
SSW
7
2
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
3
13
12
13
29
158
145
48
40
233
370
184
86
271
180
138
145
437
595
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
NNE
15
N
25
NE
20
SE
30
S
35
SSE
40
WNW
40
WNW
35
WSW
35
W
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
WNW
45
WNW
45
WNW
40
WNW
10
WNW
25
S
20
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:12PM2.33m
11:53AM2.36m
00:35AM2.29m
1:17PM2.39m
1:55AM2.40m
2:25PM2.55m
2:53AM2.60m
3:15PM2.77m
3:38AM2.85m
3:57PM3.01m
4:17AM3.09m
4:36PM3.23m
Low Tide
5:12PM1.18m
5:45AM1.21m
6:37PM1.22m
7:10AM1.18m
7:52PM1.12m
8:18AM1.05m
8:50PM0.94m
9:10AM0.85m
9:35PM0.72m
9:53AM0.63m
10:15PM0.50m
10:33AM0.41m
10:53PM0.31m
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Temp °C
11
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12
13
9
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10
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12
15
Feels °C
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5
7
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-1
0
8
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11
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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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