Long Strand surf forecast

Castlefreke · Cork · Ireland

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West Cork beach with sandbanks that pick up southwest swell and a northeast wind. Rips run along the rocky ends, and the beach is usually quieter than Inchydoney.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces SW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

SSW, SW, WSW

Best wind

NNE, NE, ENE (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Spring and autumn

Typical size

1-3.5 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

rips; rocks

Nearby spots

• Owenahincha, Rosscarbery
• Inchydoney (West Beach), Clonakilty
• Garretstown, Kinsale
• Barley Cove, Crookhaven

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