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Long Strand-Castlefreke surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 IST
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 Friday (Apr 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Long Strand-Castlefreke in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 22) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 18) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Strand-Castlefreke over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 5 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 544 | 303 | 108 | 79 | 59 | 19 | 33 | 65 | 31 | 25 | 204 | 184 | 79 | 797 | 1634 | 1293 | 996 | 621 | 370 | 476 | 488 | 647 | 343 | 113 | 84 | 139 | 84 | 62 | 36 | 326 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | off | off | cross- off | off | cross | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:03PM 3.14 | 8:19AM 2.99 | 8:37PM 2.99 | 8:55AM 2.83 | 9:16PM 2.82 | 9:37AM 2.66 | 10:03PM 2.65 | 10:30AM 2.51 | 11:03PM 2.53 | 11:40AM 2.43 | 12:20AM 2.50 | 1:02PM 2.48 | 1:39AM 2.63 | 2:16PM 2.67 | 2:45AM 2.88 | 3:15PM 2.95 | 3:40AM 3.16 | 4:05PM 3.24 | 4:29AM 3.43 | 4:52PM 3.50 | 5:15AM 3.63 | 5:37PM 3.69 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:53PM 0.48 | 2:13AM 0.56 | 2:26PM 0.62 | 2:48AM 0.72 | 3:02PM 0.79 | 3:29AM 0.89 | 3:47PM 0.95 | 4:23AM 1.04 | 4:50PM 1.08 | 5:39AM 1.12 | 6:15PM 1.12 | 7:04AM 1.07 | 7:36PM 1.01 | 8:16AM 0.89 | 8:42PM 0.80 | 9:14AM 0.64 | 9:36PM 0.53 | 10:04AM 0.37 | 10:24PM 0.27 | 10:49AM 0.15 | 11:10PM 0.05 | 11:33AM -0.01 | 11:55PM -0.08 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:51 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | 15 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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