Ownachincha Surf Break

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Issued: 12 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
13.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SW swell with 341 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 15s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 14th Jun)0.5ft (0.2m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 14th Jun)0.5ft (0.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 17th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
7
1.1
SW
6
1
SW
6
1
SW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.5
SW
5
0.2
W
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.6
S
7
0.9
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.3
WSW
11
1
SSW
5
1
SSW
6
0.6
S
5
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
128
106
76
60
44
13
9
12
23
39
54
71
51
26
33
24
49
65
20
33
24
Wind (km/h)
40
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
35
W
20
W
15
WSW
15
SW
5
ENE
20
E
30
E
25
E
20
SE
5
SSE
15
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
2:27PM2.90m
2:56AM3.01m
3:25PM3.10m
3:53AM3.18m
4:19PM3.29m
4:46AM3.34m
5:12PM3.46m
5:38AM3.45m
6:03PM3.58m
6:28AM3.50m
6:53PM3.63m
7:18AM3.49m
7:43PM3.59m
Low Tide
8:21AM0.69m
8:48PM0.63m
9:17AM0.54m
9:45PM0.46m
10:11AM0.39m
10:40PM0.30m
11:04AM0.25m
11:33PM0.17m
11:56AM0.15m
00:26AM0.10m
12:47PM0.11m
1:18AM0.10m
1:39PM0.12m
2:11AM0.17m
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clear
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:16
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9:52
9:52
9:52
9:53
9:54
9:54
9:54
 mm
1
1
1
Temp °C
14
14
14
14
15
13
17
17
17
15
15
14
14
15
15
15
15
14
15
15
14
Feels °C
8
8
10
9
9
9
16
15
18
12
11
10
11
16
12
11
10
9
11
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
WSW
11
0.5
SW
5
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
SSW
6
0.6
S
7
0.9
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.3
WSW
11
0.6
S
5
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
Energy kJ
3
3
2
8
11
13
7
7
4
39
54
71
51
20
33
6
11
23
19
21
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
17
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
W
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.6
SSE
6
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
12
0.5
SW
6
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
7
7
2
6
12
9
12
23
21
20
18
17
26
17
24
22
14
20
14
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
Energy kJ
6
2
6
5
5
8
8
2
2
2
17
8
16
15
11
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
7
1.1
SW
6
1
SW
6
1
SW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.1
SE
8
0.6
E
3
0.9
ESE
4
0.5
E
4
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.6
S
4
1
SSW
5
1
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
Energy kJ
128
106
76
60
44
2
8
34
10
3
3
10
49
65
33
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
427
746
98
472
472
98
98
98
28
88
88
88
88
0
88
108
290
289
98
98
98
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
7
9
7
5
5
4
5
7
5
4
5
6
5
6
5
4
4
6
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).

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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