Ownachincha Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
17.2°C
1.2° 

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SW swell with 405 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 10th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Mon
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
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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
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
12
0.5
WSW
10
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
7
0.6
SSW
3
1.3
SSW
5
1.9
SW
7
0.8
S
6
0.4
SW
8
0.5
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
5
1.3
SSW
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
SW
6
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
494
52
18
19
28
14
9
8
88
405
44
16
31
16
67
128
16
17
17
17
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
20
WNW
25
NW
30
WNW
15
NW
0
W
20
SW
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
WSW
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
SW
20
SSW
40
SSW
30
WSW
15
WNW
5
WNW
20
SW
20
SW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
3:16AM2.85m
3:46PM3.07m
4:14AM3.10m
4:39PM3.31m
5:02AM3.33m
5:24PM3.50m
5:45AM3.50m
6:06PM3.61m
6:25AM3.59m
6:45PM3.63m
7:03AM3.59m
7:23PM3.55m
Low Tide
9:19PM0.71m
9:46AM0.62m
10:18PM0.48m
10:39AM0.38m
11:07PM0.27m
11:25AM0.18m
11:49PM0.12m
12:06PM0.05m
00:27AM0.05m
12:44PM0.02m
1:03AM0.06m
1:20PM0.06m
1:37AM0.15m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:58
7:00
7:01
7:03
7:05
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:09
8:07
8:05
8:02
8:00
7:58
7:55
 mm
2
2
2
1
1
2
Temp °C
16
14
15
16
13
15
16
16
16
18
16
15
16
14
17
18
15
16
16
17
Feels °C
10
10
8
10
9
12
12
11
11
14
14
13
13
11
13
14
12
13
13
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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