Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 06 Mar 2026 IST
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Ownachincha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
9.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Mar 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 09) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 9th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 13th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 12th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Mon night, gales from the SSW by Thu morning).

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
W
0.4
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.6
WNW
0.5
S
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
1.2
S
2.5
SSW
1
WSW
1
WSW
0.6
WSW
2.3
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.1
S
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)111414131256157985814161478998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)106714796827592172272710647594004571475271606683513306
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
25
S
25
S
25
S
30
S
30
S
20
S
25
N
10
WNW
20
SW
40
S
45
SSW
40
W
35
WNW
35
W
35
SW
60
SSW
50
W
5
NW
45
WSW
35
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
glassoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:18AM
3.33
7:34PM
3.27
7:52AM
3.13
8:09PM
3.07
8:28AM
2.90
8:46PM
2.84
9:07AM
2.66
9:29PM
2.61
9:55AM
2.43
10:26PM
2.40
11:05AM
2.26
11:51PM
2.29
12:41PM
2.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:13AM
0.24
1:28PM
0.35
1:45AM
0.41
2:00PM
0.53
2:20AM
0.61
2:34PM
0.73
2:58AM
0.84
3:15PM
0.95
3:47AM
1.06
4:12PM
1.15
4:58AM
1.22
5:36PM
1.27
6:33AM
1.26
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
Sunrise-7:09--7:07--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:54-
Sunset--6:24--6:27--6:29--6:30--6:31--6:34--6:36
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C9999101010799101110999118788
Feels °C (?)4433343162131011-1-30-1-1
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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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