Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Break

Long Strand-Castlefreke Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 8.97° W

Issued: 12 am 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Long Strand-Castlefreke sea temperature is
13.3° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSW swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period with SSW 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 (Jun 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
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)
0.4
SW
6
0.2
W
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
S
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.3
WSW
10
1.5
SSW
5
1.4
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.7
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.4
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
9
23
21
20
39
37
31
25
21
112
139
37
43
22
26
23
19
15
21
18
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
SW
10
ENE
20
E
25
E
20
E
10
SE
15
SW
15
SW
25
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
30
WSW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
ESE
20
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:19PM3.29m
4:46AM3.34m
5:12PM3.46m
5:38AM3.45m
6:03PM3.58m
6:28AM3.50m
6:53PM3.63m
7:18AM3.49m
7:43PM3.59m
8:08AM3.41m
8:34PM3.49m
8:59AM3.28m
9:26PM3.32m
Low Tide
10:11AM0.39m
10:40PM0.30m
11:04AM0.25m
11:33PM0.17m
11:56AM0.15m
00:26AM0.10m
12:47PM0.11m
1:18AM0.10m
1:39PM0.12m
2:11AM0.17m
2:31PM0.20m
3:04AM0.28m
3:24PM0.32m
3:58AM0.43m
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:52
9:53
9:53
9:54
9:54
9:55
9:55
 mm
5
4
1
7
3
Temp °C
15
16
16
14
14
13
14
16
15
14
14
14
15
15
14
14
16
14
14
15
13
Feels °C
13
13
17
10
9
9
13
14
13
11
12
12
10
10
11
11
12
11
13
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
6
0.2
W
11
0.2
WSW
6
0.3
S
8
0.4
S
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
6
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.6
SSW
5
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
S
11
0.4
SW
7
Energy kJ
10
9
4
12
17
39
37
31
25
6
14
37
22
17
17
13
19
6
2
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.1
S
16
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
E
4
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.5
SSE
6
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
9
5
8
21
20
18
5
17
17
21
11
18
14
13
12
5
6
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
E
4
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SW
9
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
5
23
10
2
2
17
2
8
16
19
2
2
5
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
7
0.4
E
3
0.6
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
SW
3
0.5
S
4
1.5
SSW
5
1.4
SSW
6
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.7
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.7
SW
5
Energy kJ
7
2
10
7
1
3
7
112
139
43
22
26
23
15
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
8
96
26
90
90
90
90
109
88
108
108
72
287
287
120
110
110
90
39
110
109
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
9
6
8
8
5
5
5
4
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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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