Ownachincha Surf Break

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Issued: 6 pm 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
13.2° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 126 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the W by Sat morning).

Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
6
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
WSW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.7
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.2
WSW
9
0.6
S
5
1
S
5
1.4
SSW
6
1
S
6
0.9
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
17
22
57
24
28
32
24
8
19
52
126
60
94
41
19
9
30
35
36
26
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
S
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
15
S
15
SW
20
S
25
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
W
10
SE
20
SSE
15
S
15
S
15
WSW
20
W
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:03PM3.58m
6:28AM3.50m
6:53PM3.63m
7:18AM3.49m
7:43PM3.59m
8:08AM3.41m
8:34PM3.49m
8:59AM3.28m
9:26PM3.32m
9:51AM3.12m
10:20PM3.13m
10:46AM2.95m
11:17PM2.94m
11:45AM2.80m
Low Tide
00:26AM0.10m
12:47PM0.11m
1:18AM0.10m
1:39PM0.12m
2:11AM0.17m
2:31PM0.20m
3:04AM0.28m
3:24PM0.32m
3:58AM0.43m
4:19PM0.47m
4:53AM0.59m
5:17PM0.63m
5:50AM0.73m
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heavy rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:18
5:18
5:18
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9:54
9:54
9:54
9:55
9:55
9:57
9:57
9:57
 mm
7
3
6
1
15
2
4
Temp °C
16
15
14
14
14
15
15
15
16
15
16
15
15
15
15
15
16
16
16
15
16
Feels °C
14
12
11
12
11
12
11
13
15
13
13
12
13
13
13
13
13
14
15
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
W
8
0.5
SW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
SW
7
Energy kJ
22
7
22
15
22
10
10
9
6
7
1
25
94
41
19
7
30
35
36
26
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SE
5
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SW
6
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
11
0.4
WSW
8
0.1
SW
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
17
17
16
1
14
14
14
13
5
5
2
26
4
2
2
2
2
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
SW
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
11
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
2
8
3
8
4
10
4
2
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
2
0.4
SW
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.5
SW
11
0.7
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.6
S
5
1
S
5
1.4
SSW
6
1
S
6
0.3
ESE
2
0.5
SSE
4
Energy kJ
1
4
3
57
24
28
32
24
19
52
126
60
1
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
106
106
106
106
117
108
290
88
106
106
281
106
88
108
54
94
90
763
540
272
318
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
9
6
7
5
4
4
4
5
5
9
6
5
5
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).

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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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