Ownachincha Surf Break

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Issued: 12 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
14.1° 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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, WSW swell with 376 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 28th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the E by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sat night).

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
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
0
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)
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
10
0.3
SE
5
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.9
SE
6
0.1
S
18
1.8
S
6
1.8
S
7
1.1
SSE
7
1
S
7
1.4
S
6
1.4
SSW
7
0.9
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
13
0.5
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
2
5
2
2
3
2
7
7
6
52
6
276
306
118
85
134
180
356
173
63
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
E
0
NW
5
WNW
10
SW
10
NNE
15
ENE
25
E
25
NE
25
ENE
20
E
15
S
35
SSW
25
SW
15
WSW
30
SSW
35
SW
45
SW
40
WSW
35
W
15
W
Wind State
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:45AM2.80m
00:17AM2.79m
12:47PM2.70m
1:19AM2.69m
1:50PM2.67m
2:20AM2.66m
2:48PM2.70m
3:15AM2.69m
3:40PM2.76m
4:04AM2.76m
4:27PM2.85m
4:48AM2.84m
5:09PM2.95m
Low Tide
6:16PM0.76m
6:48AM0.83m
7:16PM0.85m
7:46AM0.89m
8:15PM0.88m
8:42AM0.89m
9:10PM0.87m
9:33AM0.85m
10:00PM0.82m
10:19AM0.78m
10:45PM0.74m
11:02AM0.70m
11:26PM0.66m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
 mm
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
19
20
19
22
23
22
21
22
19
19
19
17
16
15
14
15
16
15
15
15
13
Feels °C
17
18
20
23
24
24
21
20
15
17
17
17
11
12
12
9
10
7
8
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.3
SE
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
12
0.9
SE
6
1.1
SE
7
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSE
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
13
0.5
SW
7
Energy kJ
2
2
5
11
2
2
1
2
2
3
52
109
26
25
118
23
43
44
356
173
21
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.3
E
4
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
19
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
W
10
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.7
S
6
0.5
W
11
Energy kJ
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
7
2
6
3
2
2
2
26
2
26
42
30
63
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
5
Energy kJ
2
1
2
3
2
7
7
4
6
6
3
2
41
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.3
ENE
3
0.6
E
4
1
E
5
0.9
ESE
5
0.4
ENE
4
0.5
S
3
1.8
S
6
1.8
S
7
0.4
WNW
5
1
S
7
1.4
S
6
1.4
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
6
0.9
SW
7
Energy kJ
7
9
1
10
49
46
7
5
276
306
10
85
134
180
160
67
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
4
4
1
Distance (km)
117
294
97
303
482
825
838
94
84
86
97
84
108
108
107
88
303
302
472
472
74
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
9
9
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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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