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Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 01 Feb 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
9.3° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Sunday (Feb 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 1st Feb)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 5th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 5th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, near gales from the E by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Thu morning, light winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
!
0
!
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
0.8
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
3.5
SE
0.9
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
1.2
SSE
2
SSE
3
SE
3
SE
3
SE
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
1.2
SW
1.2
WSW
1.5
SSW
0.9
WSW
1.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)12181615814161614779881716151410169
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)430357203731368321853822400120361118211821351717499657530399407225
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
15
W
25
ENE
50
E
50
E
45
ENE
40
ENE
30
E
30
S
35
SE
40
SSE
35
ESE
50
ESE
40
E
45
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
30
S
40
S
30
SSW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:44PM
3.35
5:07AM
3.52
5:29PM
3.47
5:51AM
3.61
6:11PM
3.52
6:32AM
3.60
6:51PM
3.48
7:12AM
3.50
7:30PM
3.38
7:51AM
3.33
8:08PM
3.21
8:29AM
3.12
8:47PM
3.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:49AM
0.25
11:08PM
0.18
11:34AM
0.14
11:51PM
0.08
12:15PM
0.10
12:32AM
0.06
12:54PM
0.13
1:10AM
0.12
1:31PM
0.23
1:47AM
0.26
2:07PM
0.39
2:24AM
0.44
2:42PM
0.58
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunrise8:15--8:12--8:11--8:10--8:07--8:07--8:04--
Sunset-5:23--5:25--5:28--5:29--5:30--5:32--5:35-
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clear
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light rain
heavy rain
cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
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light rain
light rain
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light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C99888991010109999910101010109
Feels °C (?)55-2-3-30145211-112654243
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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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