Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 22 Nov 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
12.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Friday (Nov 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 28th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 28th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 28th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
1.1
SW
1.1
W
1.2
W
0.6
SW
0.4
WSW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
WSW
0.4
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.5
SW
1
S
0.9
S
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)6610488812111111466669771111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)248025049452410353024291453401152271119104784943
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
40
W
40
WNW
45
WNW
35
WNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
10
NW
10
W
5
WSW
30
SSW
20
W
20
WSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
25
W
15
SSW
40
WSW
25
SSW
35
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
onononcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:10PM
3.08
6:28AM
3.12
6:45PM
2.99
7:05AM
3.03
7:23PM
2.89
7:44AM
2.91
8:04PM
2.78
8:28AM
2.80
8:51PM
2.67
9:19AM
2.71
9:47PM
2.60
10:18AM
2.66
10:51PM
2.59
11:25AM
2.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:18AM
0.51
12:41PM
0.57
12:55AM
0.60
1:19PM
0.68
1:34AM
0.71
2:01PM
0.80
2:18AM
0.82
2:49PM
0.90
3:10AM
0.92
3:47PM
0.96
4:13AM
0.97
4:54PM
0.96
5:22AM
0.94
Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sunrise--8:06--8:07--8:08--8:11--8:11--8:14--8:15
Sunset4:37--4:37--4:36--4:35--4:34--4:32--4:31--
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
22---1-----5---11131317
Temp. °C1112109910108910101212121313121110105
Feels °C (?)640-11442676899977413-4
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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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