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Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 02 Jun 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.2° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Ownachincha surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with 1,847 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, near gales from the ESE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SSW 4 | SSE 7 | SSW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | |
114 | 108 | 165 | 383 | 709 | 655 | 678 | 576 | 306 | 93 | 28 | 569 | 270 | 1099 | 121 | 62 | 43 | 35 | 91 | 107 | 68 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:01AM3.05m | 7:20PM3.11m | 7:38AM2.99m | 7:58PM3.04m | 8:16AM2.92m | 8:37PM2.95m | 8:55AM2.83m | 9:18PM2.86m | 9:38AM2.75m | 10:03PM2.78m | 10:26AM2.68m | 10:53PM2.72m | 11:20AM2.65m | 11:50PM2.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:12PM0.53m | 1:35AM0.58m | 1:50PM0.58m | 2:14AM0.65m | 2:29PM0.66m | 2:55AM0.74m | 3:12PM0.75m | 3:39AM0.83m | 3:58PM0.83m | 4:28AM0.89m | 4:49PM0.89m | 5:23AM0.92m | 5:47PM0.91m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:50 |
— | — | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 17 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | WSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 11 |
 kJ | 114 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 655 | 678 | 576 | 306 | 93 | 28 | 13 | 242 | 124 | 95 | 62 | 43 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 21 | — | — | — | 42 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 270 | — | 121 | 41 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | SSW 13 | SW 14 | — | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 25 | 24 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 17 | 67 | — | 15 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 8 | SW 10 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | SW 7 | SSW 4 | SSE 7 | W 4 | WSW 13 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 108 | 165 | 383 | 709 | 24 | 28 | 16 | 3 | 41 | 28 | 569 | 42 | 1099 | 5 | — | 2 | 35 | 91 | 107 | 68 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 286 | 88 | 301 | 437 | 580 | 225 | 706 | 74 | 74 | 107 | 249 | 0 | 127 | 74 | 290 | 427 | 108 | 117 | 84 | 10 |
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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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