Ownachincha Surf Break

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Issued: 12 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
16.3° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Ownachincha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ownachincha surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, SW swell with 85 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 1AM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 2nd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
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)
0.5
SW
10
1
SW
4
1
SW
7
0.5
SW
6
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.6
WSW
3
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
39
85
18
20
42
21
72
10
25
7
5
21
4
10
21
16
4
4
17
7
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
30
SW
30
W
5
WNW
15
SW
10
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
30
W
15
W
5
SSE
15
WSW
0
N
10
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
5
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
6:45AM3.04m
7:04PM3.12m
7:21AM3.06m
7:41PM3.13m
7:57AM3.05m
8:17PM3.10m
8:34AM3.02m
8:55PM3.06m
9:13AM2.97m
9:35PM3.00m
9:56AM2.91m
10:19PM2.93m
10:43AM2.85m
11:10PM2.86m
Low Tide
12:59PM0.51m
1:22AM0.53m
1:37PM0.50m
1:59AM0.55m
2:14PM0.52m
2:36AM0.58m
2:51PM0.57m
3:14AM0.63m
3:30PM0.63m
3:55AM0.69m
4:13PM0.70m
4:40AM0.74m
5:03PM0.76m
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:55
9:55
9:55
9:54
9:54
9:53
9:53
 mm
Temp °C
13
15
15
16
17
16
17
17
17
18
18
17
16
21
20
20
19
18
20
21
20
Feels °C
9
10
9
15
14
14
14
14
15
14
14
15
15
20
20
18
17
17
18
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
10
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.5
SW
6
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.1
S
17
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
50
6
3
18
20
42
21
6
10
5
5
2
4
4
10
21
16
4
3
17
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
19
Energy kJ
6
5
2
8
2
6
6
5
5
5
21
5
9
1
1
4
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
2
2
2
3
3
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
2
1
SW
4
1
SW
7
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
2
0.6
WSW
10
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
10
0.6
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
W
4
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
1
39
85
9
2
72
2
25
7
3
8
3
7
2
1
2
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
108
541
472
10
282
84
107
117
117
98
98
28
28
117
28
106
106
106
86
98
98
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
2
3
3
1
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
7
8
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
9
7
6
5
9
5
5
9
7
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Information about the Ownachincha Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ownachincha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ownachincha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ownachincha 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 (Ownachincha) 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 Ownachincha 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 Ownachincha, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cork, consider staying in Bantry which is 34 km (21 miles) away. Other places in and around Cork where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Kinsale which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Cork, Cobh and Youghal.

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