Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (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 ForecastLight 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 SummaryLight 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 | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SSE 5 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
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43 | 80 | 91 | 81 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 143 | 139 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 42 | 31 | 12 | 31 | 131 | 111 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | |||||||
5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 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) | SSW 6 | S 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 19 | S 6 | SSW 6 | W 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
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) | WSW 11 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 10 | S 13 | — | — | SW 9 | S 12 | SW 8 | W 10 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | WSW 11 | SSW 15 | WSW 10 | SSW 14 |
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) | S 12 | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 15 | WSW 10 | SSW 14 | WSW 10 |
3 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 11 | 20 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | W 3 | SW 6 | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 5 | — | — | — |
3 | 80 | 91 | 81 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 143 | 139 | 27 | 1 | 24 | — | — | 2 | 31 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 434 | 346 | 482 | 497 | 302 | 472 | 482 | 88 | 415 | 98 | 74 | 74 | 98 | 84 | 54 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0 |
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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.










