Ownachincha Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
17.6°C
1.3° 

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, WSW swell with 721 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The surf forecast for Ownachincha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 3rd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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Rating
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0
1
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)
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
1.4
S
8
0.8
SW
9
1.7
WSW
9
1.1
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
7
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
26
36
25
18
227
95
495
93
96
75
22
18
18
24
30
25
50
47
145
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
W
5
NW
25
WSW
25
SE
30
NW
30
WNW
15
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
25
W
15
W
10
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
5:44PM3.19m
6:00AM3.22m
6:17PM3.34m
6:33AM3.35m
6:51PM3.43m
7:07AM3.43m
7:25PM3.46m
7:42AM3.44m
8:01PM3.43m
8:19AM3.39m
8:40PM3.32m
9:00AM3.27m
9:23PM3.15m
Low Tide
00:01AM0.38m
12:15PM0.30m
00:34AM0.27m
12:49PM0.21m
1:06AM0.21m
1:22PM0.18m
1:39AM0.21m
1:55PM0.21m
2:13AM0.26m
2:31PM0.29m
2:50AM0.38m
3:12PM0.44m
3:32AM0.55m
mod rain
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6:41
6:41
6:43
6:45
6:47
6:48
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8:34
8:31
8:30
8:28
8:24
8:22
8:21
 mm
7
4
1
17
4
3
7
Temp °C
19
16
18
18
17
18
19
17
17
15
15
17
17
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18
16
17
17
18
Feels °C
18
17
17
14
14
15
14
13
13
13
11
13
13
12
15
14
14
15
14
15
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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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