Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 11 Dec 2025 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
11.2° 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 (Dec 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 15th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 17th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 19th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Mainly near gales.

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
S
1.9
S
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.4
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.5
S
3.5
SSW
1.9
S
1.2
SSE
1
S
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.1
S
1.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)10918181667788987714141489919
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9385676045593661312985906157361791488143102118115105105913136811694
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
40
SW
40
SW
40
SSW
40
SSW
50
SSW
25
WSW
0
NNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
15
WSW
40
SSW
40
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
45
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassononcross-
on
onononononcross-
on
onglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:13PM
2.74
10:46AM
2.75
11:17PM
2.63
11:52AM
2.65
12:24AM
2.60
12:56PM
2.63
1:25AM
2.64
1:52PM
2.67
2:18AM
2.73
2:41PM
2.75
3:04AM
2.83
3:25PM
2.84
3:45AM
2.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:20PM
0.78
4:45AM
0.81
5:22PM
0.89
5:49AM
0.90
6:24PM
0.93
6:51AM
0.93
7:21PM
0.92
7:47AM
0.90
8:11PM
0.86
8:36AM
0.83
8:57PM
0.78
9:20AM
0.74
9:38PM
0.69
10:01AM
0.65
Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Sunrise--8:32--8:33--8:33--8:33--8:34--8:36--8:37
Sunset4:25--4:25--4:25--4:25--4:25--4:25--4:27--
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
mod rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
--11---51313171----62-214
Temp. °C109101011101111111111998991012111113
Feels °C (?)855542233108645515634
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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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