Ownachincha Surf Break

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Issued: 12 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
16.4° C

1.7°C warmer than 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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSW swell with 175 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 1st Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 1st Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 30th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
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)
1.3
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.7
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
4
1.5
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.6
SW
10
1.1
SW
5
0.6
SW
7
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.8
SW
4
0.5
SW
5
0.2
W
10
0.7
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
162
142
65
33
19
141
90
42
121
20
79
51
43
18
27
27
19
13
10
11
9
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
35
WSW
20
W
25
SW
35
SW
35
SSW
20
WSW
25
W
10
WNW
5
SSW
25
SW
35
WSW
20
NNW
10
NW
5
NNE
15
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
W
25
W
0
NNW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:09PM2.95m
5:29AM2.92m
5:49PM3.03m
6:07AM2.99m
6:27PM3.09m
6:45AM3.04m
7:04PM3.12m
7:21AM3.06m
7:41PM3.13m
7:57AM3.05m
8:17PM3.10m
8:34AM3.02m
8:55PM3.06m
Low Tide
11:02AM0.70m
11:26PM0.66m
11:42AM0.62m
00:06AM0.60m
12:21PM0.55m
00:44AM0.55m
12:59PM0.51m
1:22AM0.53m
1:37PM0.50m
1:59AM0.55m
2:14PM0.52m
2:36AM0.58m
2:51PM0.57m
3:14AM0.63m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:55
9:55
9:55
9:54
 mm
2
3
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
15
15
17
18
16
15
15
16
17
19
16
15
15
15
18
18
17
Feels °C
9
8
9
12
9
10
14
14
14
12
11
12
15
17
15
10
10
12
15
14
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
WSW
12
0.9
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SW
11
0.4
SW
6
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.6
SW
7
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SW
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.5
SW
5
0.2
W
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
42
48
65
12
17
17
90
41
121
9
6
3
43
18
27
6
6
13
8
5
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
11
0.2
W
10
0.1
S
18
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
NW
10
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
11
41
46
24
11
31
42
14
20
14
2
8
6
10
5
4
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
40
18
16
17
6
5
6
2
3
5
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
4
1.5
SSW
6
0.5
W
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.6
SW
10
1.1
SW
5
0.2
NNE
2
0.4
SW
10
0.8
SW
4
0.3
W
3
0.4
WSW
5
0.7
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
3
Energy kJ
162
142
33
19
141
5
2
79
51
1
27
19
1
10
11
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
1
2
3
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
472
472
74
98
290
290
107
252
10
10
108
290
472
282
10
117
472
472
62
494
28
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
3
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
8
5
5
4
7
4
4
5
9
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).

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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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