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Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 15 Sep 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
15.7° 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 Friday (Sep 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s 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 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 19th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 19th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
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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
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
WSW
1.9
WSW
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.2
S
2.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.1
S
0.5
SW
0.8
S
0.3
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.3
WSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)1413877688777696168814141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2031124321266465306254912814563991931071327754829783524237
Wind
(km/h)
45
W
45
W
30
W
20
W
20
SW
40
SSW
30
SW
25
WSW
15
SSW
40
SSW
30
SW
20
WSW
5
WNW
10
ESE
20
SW
35
SW
30
SW
35
NNW
35
NW
30
NW
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		onononcross-
off		crosscrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
11:43AM
2.74
12:26AM
2.57
1:11PM
2.64
1:57AM
2.56
2:36PM
2.72
3:12AM
2.72
3:41PM
2.91
4:07AM
2.92
4:30PM
3.10
4:51AM
3.12
5:11PM
3.26
5:29AM
3.27
5:47PM
3.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:29PM
0.93
7:08AM
0.99
8:02PM
0.94
8:35AM
0.91
9:17PM
0.80
9:42AM
0.73
10:13PM
0.63
10:33AM
0.54
10:58PM
0.46
11:14AM
0.38
11:34PM
0.34
11:49AM
0.27
12:07AM
0.26
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise7:09--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:16--7:16--7:18--
Sunset-7:51--7:49--7:46--7:44--7:42--7:39--7:37-
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clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
mod rain
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
clear
Rain (mm)
----316--21-4--6-21-1-
Temp. °C151513151416161516171615141315151412121211
Feels °C (?)66711108111012111212131012986458
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cork

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Ownachincha (strong winds from the WNW at Cork Airport/Corcai 49 km from Ownachincha). 4.3m 12s groundswell from the WSW which is too big for here.

    1 hour 50 minutes ago Ownachincha
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49 km away, 1 h 50 min ago

44 km/h
WNW
0.0
15.7
Air / Water (°C)
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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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