Ownachincha Surf Break

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Issued: 12 pm 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
16.4° C

1.5°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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, W swell with 755 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 2nd Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
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)
0.7
SW
6
0.8
SSW
4
1.7
SSW
6
1.7
SW
9
0.6
WSW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.5
SW
10
0.6
SW
4
1.1
SW
5
2.1
W
9
0.6
SW
6
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
17
213
471
79
121
50
10
47
755
29
23
11
11
27
10
38
19
21
21
5
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
30
SSW
40
SSW
25
WSW
25
W
15
WNW
15
W
25
SW
35
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
5
NW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
9:13AM2.97m
9:35PM3.00m
Low Tide
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
3:30PM0.63m
3:55AM0.69m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:57
9:57
9:55
9:55
9:55
9:54
9:54
 mm
1
3
Temp °C
15
15
15
17
19
14
13
15
15
16
17
16
17
18
16
18
18
18
20
20
20
Feels °C
11
10
9
13
15
10
11
12
11
14
14
14
15
16
14
15
15
16
17
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SW
11
0.5
SW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
S
12
0.6
SW
6
0.2
W
10
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
S
16
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
24
17
114
53
121
50
10
3
21
8
23
11
11
5
10
5
5
9
4
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
W
10
0.4
SW
8
0.6
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
15
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
18
9
18
79
14
6
6
2
2
6
6
6
5
10
4
8
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
35
15
5
2
2
2
5
3
3
21
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
6
0.8
SSW
4
1.7
SSW
6
1.7
SW
9
0.4
W
3
0.2
NNW
2
0.6
SW
4
1.1
SW
5
2.1
W
9
0.6
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.5
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
SW
3
0.2
WSW
2
Energy kJ
39
17
213
471
3
1
10
47
755
29
9
4
4
27
2
38
19
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
98
98
290
108
74
10
95
108
290
84
98
98
94
108
108
117
117
108
117
107
28
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
3
1
1
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
7
7
7
9
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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