Ownachincha Surf Break
Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Ownachincha

Issued: 12 am 06 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
14.0° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,094 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) 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 0.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 11th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 11th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 6th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
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
2
1
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)
1.9
SSE
9
0.8
WSW
12
1.3
SSW
8
1.8
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
6
0.9
WSW
4
0.8
SW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.9
SW
4
1.1
SW
5
1.9
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
8
0.7
S
7
0.6
SSW
7
1.1
SW
6
0.9
SW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
572
193
226
325
225
114
55
27
57
86
69
26
35
21
59
408
210
44
34
77
52
Wind (km/h)
45
WNW
35
W
35
SW
35
SW
25
SW
15
WNW
30
W
40
WSW
30
W
35
W
30
WSW
25
W
35
W
35
W
15
WSW
5
E
10
SE
20
W
25
W
30
WNW
20
W
Wind State
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:38AM2.75m
10:03PM2.78m
10:26AM2.68m
10:53PM2.72m
11:20AM2.65m
11:50PM2.71m
12:21PM2.67m
00:52AM2.75m
1:25PM2.75m
1:56AM2.86m
2:27PM2.90m
2:56AM3.01m
3:25PM3.10m
3:53AM3.18m
Low Tide
3:58PM0.83m
4:28AM0.89m
4:49PM0.89m
5:23AM0.92m
5:47PM0.91m
6:22AM0.89m
6:48PM0.87m
7:22AM0.81m
7:49PM0.77m
8:21AM0.69m
8:48PM0.63m
9:17AM0.54m
9:45PM0.46m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:47
9:49
9:50
9:51
9:51
9:52
9:52
 mm
2
4
7
3
2
Temp °C
14
13
14
15
13
12
13
13
11
13
13
11
13
13
12
11
13
13
15
16
15
Feels °C
6
5
8
8
9
8
5
5
4
6
6
6
5
5
8
10
13
12
11
10
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSE
9
0.9
S
8
0.5
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
1.1
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.8
SW
7
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.6
SSW
6
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
1.4
SSW
8
0.7
S
7
0.4
SW
8
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
Energy kJ
572
113
71
73
114
55
10
57
22
10
26
2
3
3
210
44
16
6
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.1
S
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
19
0.4
WSW
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
268
193
6
6
50
24
3
11
2
4
2
3
2
7
28
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
12
0.4
SW
8
0.1
S
18
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
7
1
3
3
3
4
2
3
3
15
6
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
4
0.8
W
4
1.3
SSW
8
1.8
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
7
0.4
W
3
0.9
WSW
4
0.5
W
3
0.9
WSW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.3
W
3
0.7
SW
6
0.9
SW
4
1.1
SW
5
1.9
SSW
8
0.7
W
4
0.6
SSW
7
1.1
SW
6
0.9
SW
6
Energy kJ
44
21
226
325
225
2
27
6
86
69
1
35
21
59
408
14
34
77
52
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
195
252
301
117
98
10
74
437
434
482
482
302
434
508
98
0
31
62
74
433
297
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
4
3
1
1
1
3
1
4
4
4
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
7
8
8
6
5
9
9
9
7
7
5
9
9
6
5
5
6
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).

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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