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Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 17 Jul 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:
The surf forecast for Ownachincha over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 12 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 20) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 12 days.
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 68 | 68 | 79 | 97 | 40 | 29 | 34 | 101 | 181 | 172 | 97 | 33 | 18 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 29 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 43 | 74 | 83 | 78 | 65 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:26AM 3.06 | 10:53PM 3.04 | 11:21AM 2.95 | 11:53PM 2.92 | 12:25PM 2.87 | 1:01AM 2.84 | 1:36PM 2.85 | 2:13AM 2.84 | 2:47PM 2.92 | 3:22AM 2.92 | 3:52PM 3.06 | 4:22AM 3.05 | 4:49PM 3.22 | 5:16AM 3.19 | 5:40PM 3.35 | 6:04AM 3.30 | 6:27PM 3.44 | 6:48AM 3.36 | 7:10PM 3.46 | 7:30AM 3.35 | 7:52PM 3.42 | 8:10AM 3.29 | 8:31PM 3.31 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:46PM 0.57 | 5:17AM 0.64 | 5:46PM 0.67 | 6:19AM 0.73 | 6:54PM 0.73 | 7:29AM 0.76 | 8:07PM 0.73 | 8:41AM 0.73 | 9:19PM 0.65 | 9:48AM 0.62 | 10:23PM 0.53 | 10:48AM 0.48 | 11:19PM 0.40 | 11:40AM 0.35 | 12:08AM 0.30 | 12:27PM 0.26 | 12:53AM 0.25 | 1:10PM 0.21 | 1:34AM 0.25 | 1:50PM 0.23 | 2:13AM 0.31 | 2:29PM 0.31 | 2:50AM 0.42 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:44 | - | - | 9:43 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:40 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:34 | - | - | 9:31 | - | - | 9:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 10 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the E by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The wind is still cross-on at Ownachincha (light winds from the S at Sherkin Island 31 km from Ownachincha). 1.6m 9s swell from the SSW
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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 12 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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