Long Strand-Castlefreke surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 28 May 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
13.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Long Strand-Castlefreke surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,491 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period with WSW 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 Sunday (May 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 16 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 7AM. 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+) 7AM (Sun 31st May)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 31st May)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 31st May)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
WSW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SW
7
0.9
SW
8
0.9
SSW
5
1.2
WSW
9
1.3
SW
12
1.1
WSW
12
0.8
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
87
53
77
82
87
92
125
142
228
161
96
44
42
75
112
42
207
503
301
140
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
10
SSE
25
WSW
25
W
25
WNW
30
WSW
30
SSW
35
WSW
45
SW
35
WSW
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:11PM2.97m
4:32AM2.98m
4:52PM3.05m
5:11AM3.03m
5:30PM3.12m
5:48AM3.07m
6:07PM3.15m
6:25AM3.07m
6:44PM3.15m
7:01AM3.05m
7:20PM3.11m
7:38AM2.99m
7:58PM3.04m
Low Tide
10:09AM0.65m
10:31PM0.62m
10:48AM0.59m
11:09PM0.56m
11:24AM0.54m
11:45PM0.52m
11:59AM0.51m
00:21AM0.51m
12:35PM0.50m
00:58AM0.53m
1:12PM0.53m
1:35AM0.58m
1:50PM0.58m
2:14AM0.65m
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5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
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9:37
9:38
9:40
9:42
9:43
9:44
9:45
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1
18
2
2
1
2
3
Temp °C
14
14
13
14
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
14
14
14
14
15
15
14
14
13
12
10
10
9
11
11
11
11
10
11
11
11
10
13
10
9
10
10
10
7
5
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
WSW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
SSW
14
0.9
SW
7
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
WSW
8
1.1
S
7
1.3
SW
12
0.7
SSW
7
0.8
SW
11
Energy kJ
51
87
53
77
82
87
92
125
142
228
161
96
44
41
75
17
28
104
503
54
140
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
5
0.2
E
4
0.1
S
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
S
11
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
18
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.7
S
7
Energy kJ
4
2
3
14
12
2
21
86
89
94
84
41
41
7
18
25
17
21
25
25
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
11
0.3
WSW
13
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
18
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
2
3
2
2
5
33
7
7
24
17
6
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
4
0.8
S
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.6
SW
9
0.5
SW
10
0.5
S
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
SSW
4
0.9
SW
5
0.4
W
3
0.9
SW
8
0.9
SSW
5
1.2
WSW
9
0.7
W
4
1.1
WSW
12
0.3
W
3
Energy kJ
9
22
32
19
65
47
9
37
24
4
13
42
3
112
42
207
12
301
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
4
2
3
1
Distance (km)
108
512
298
120
287
72
90
110
109
109
120
120
90
108
429
109
120
90
301
304
247
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
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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