Ownachincha Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
17.8°C
1.6° 

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,497 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
6
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
1
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
1.6
SW
7
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.9
SSE
5
1.3
SSE
6
1.1
S
6
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
SW
11
1.1
SSW
5
3
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
30
25
141
134
85
82
82
233
71
41
41
37
35
35
106
75
218
187
59
1497
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
SW
25
S
25
SW
30
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
20
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
10
WNW
5
WSW
15
SSW
20
S
25
S
25
S
25
WSW
10
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:40PM3.32m
9:00AM3.27m
9:23PM3.15m
9:46AM3.09m
10:13PM2.94m
10:41AM2.89m
11:15PM2.73m
11:51AM2.73m
00:34AM2.61m
1:17PM2.69m
2:02AM2.65m
2:40PM2.83m
3:16AM2.85m
Low Tide
2:31PM0.29m
2:50AM0.38m
3:12PM0.44m
3:32AM0.55m
4:00PM0.62m
4:26AM0.74m
5:04PM0.81m
5:38AM0.91m
6:30PM0.93m
7:11AM0.96m
8:03PM0.89m
8:38AM0.84m
9:19PM0.71m
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6:47
6:48
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:56
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8:22
8:21
8:19
8:15
8:14
8:12
8:09
 mm
4
Temp °C
17
18
18
18
18
18
18
19
18
17
18
14
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15
16
17
18
17
18
18
15
Feels °C
14
15
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16
14
15
14
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14
12
13
12
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12
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13
15
14
17
15
10
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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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