Ownachincha Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
18.5° C
2.1° 

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 8th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
4
1.3
SSW
5
1
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
6
0.3
SW
6
0.6
SW
3
0.3
SW
6
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.6
SSE
4
0.4
SW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
17
17
15
15
14
21
14
17
86
88
21
6
9
6
3
3
3
3
8
27
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
30
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
15
W
10
WNW
25
WSW
20
W
15
W
20
WSW
10
NNW
5
ESE
15
SSE
5
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:11AM3.00m
10:37PM2.94m
11:05AM2.87m
11:37PM2.79m
12:10PM2.77m
00:49AM2.71m
1:28PM2.75m
2:09AM2.74m
2:46PM2.87m
3:22AM2.90m
3:53PM3.09m
4:23AM3.11m
4:50PM3.32m
Low Tide
4:02AM0.61m
4:26PM0.66m
4:53AM0.74m
5:25PM0.78m
5:58AM0.85m
6:39PM0.86m
7:17AM0.88m
8:03PM0.83m
8:39AM0.80m
9:20PM0.69m
9:49AM0.62m
10:25PM0.48m
10:49AM0.40m
11:19PM0.28m
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6:03
6:05
6:07
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:13
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9:17
9:15
9:14
9:13
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9:08
9:07
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Temp °C
17
17
14
17
17
15
17
17
17
18
17
16
19
18
16
19
19
17
17
18
17
Feels °C
11
11
10
13
13
11
15
14
15
15
15
14
16
15
14
17
16
16
15
17
16
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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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