Ownachincha Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
16.5°C
0.8° 

Ownachincha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ownachincha surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 127 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 12th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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PM
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Night
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AM
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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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.9
SSW
4
1.3
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.6
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
8
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.7
SW
4
0.5
SW
5
0.1
S
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
23
23
28
116
93
24
19
18
12
19
19
40
12
16
39
8
4
4
13
13
6
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
20
WSW
30
SSW
35
SW
25
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
NW
30
NW
20
NW
25
W
30
W
30
W
15
WSW
Wind State
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:45AM3.50m
6:06PM3.61m
6:25AM3.59m
6:45PM3.63m
7:03AM3.59m
7:23PM3.55m
7:40AM3.50m
7:59PM3.40m
8:17AM3.34m
8:36PM3.18m
8:54AM3.13m
9:13PM2.94m
9:33AM2.88m
9:54PM2.68m
Low Tide
12:06PM0.05m
00:27AM0.05m
12:44PM0.02m
1:03AM0.06m
1:20PM0.06m
1:37AM0.15m
1:55PM0.18m
2:10AM0.30m
2:29PM0.36m
2:44AM0.49m
3:05PM0.58m
3:20AM0.71m
3:46PM0.82m
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7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:09
7:11
7:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:00
7:58
7:55
7:53
7:51
7:49
7:46
 mm
2
2
3
1
2
Temp °C
15
15
17
17
17
17
17
18
18
19
18
17
16
17
14
14
15
15
16
17
16
Feels °C
14
11
12
13
14
16
15
16
17
17
15
15
10
11
9
9
11
10
10
11
15
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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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