Ownachincha Surf Break
Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Ownachincha

Issued: 12 am 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
13.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, SW swell with 172 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 1PM. 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+)10PM (Sat 13th Jun)0.5ft (0.2m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 13th Jun)0.5ft (0.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 8th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
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
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
11
1.1
SW
6
1
SW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
4
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.7
WSW
3
0.7
SW
4
1.3
SW
7
1.2
SW
7
0.6
WSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.8
SSE
5
1.1
S
7
1
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
80
91
81
17
18
20
12
12
143
139
27
23
24
42
31
12
31
131
111
51
Wind (km/h)
30
W
40
WSW
30
W
35
W
35
W
20
WNW
30
W
25
WSW
30
SSW
35
W
30
WSW
30
W
25
W
25
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
10
SW
5
NNE
15
E
15
ESE
10
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:20AM2.65m
11:50PM2.71m
12:21PM2.67m
00:52AM2.75m
1:25PM2.75m
1:56AM2.86m
2:27PM2.90m
2:56AM3.01m
3:25PM3.10m
3:53AM3.18m
4:19PM3.29m
4:46AM3.34m
5:12PM3.46m
Low Tide
5:23AM0.92m
5:47PM0.91m
6:22AM0.89m
6:48PM0.87m
7:22AM0.81m
7:49PM0.77m
8:21AM0.69m
8:48PM0.63m
9:17AM0.54m
9:45PM0.46m
10:11AM0.39m
10:40PM0.30m
11:04AM0.25m
11:33PM0.17m
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clear
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:50
9:51
9:51
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:53
 mm
6
Temp °C
13
12
11
13
13
11
13
12
14
14
15
14
18
20
19
20
20
20
19
19
18
Feels °C
6
4
4
6
6
6
6
7
8
8
11
9
15
17
17
18
19
20
17
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
6
0.1
S
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
19
0.5
S
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.2
W
10
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
S
8
1.1
S
7
1
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
6
Energy kJ
43
3
23
21
10
18
20
3
3
3
7
20
23
8
42
31
12
11
131
111
51
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
9
0.1
S
12
0.4
SW
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
40
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
15
2
6
6
5
5
12
21
10
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
WSW
10
Energy kJ
3
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
23
11
20
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
1.1
SW
6
1
SW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
4
0.4
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.7
WSW
3
0.7
SW
4
1.3
SW
7
1.2
SW
7
0.6
WSW
6
0.3
W
3
0.6
SW
6
0.3
SSE
3
0.8
SSE
5
Energy kJ
3
80
91
81
17
3
3
12
12
143
139
27
1
24
2
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
74
434
346
482
497
302
472
482
88
415
98
74
74
98
84
54
31
0
0
88
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
6
9
9
7
5
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
4
5
6
5
4
7
5
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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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