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Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:
The surf forecast for Ownachincha over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 12 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun morning, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
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 kJ (?) | 144 | 316 | 337 | 99 | 64 | 49 | 48 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 35 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 12 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:41PM 2.91 | 4:07AM 2.92 | 4:30PM 3.10 | 4:51AM 3.12 | 5:11PM 3.26 | 5:29AM 3.27 | 5:47PM 3.37 | 6:04AM 3.37 | 6:22PM 3.42 | 6:38AM 3.41 | 6:54PM 3.40 | 7:10AM 3.39 | 7:27PM 3.32 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:13PM 0.63 | 10:33AM 0.54 | 10:58PM 0.46 | 11:14AM 0.38 | 11:34PM 0.34 | 11:49AM 0.27 | 12:07AM 0.26 | 12:21PM 0.22 | 12:37AM 0.23 | 12:51PM 0.21 | 1:06AM 0.25 | 1:21PM 0.26 | 1:35AM 0.33 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 2 | 8 | 1 | - | 5 | 11 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cork
The wind is still cross-on at Ownachincha (fresh winds from the SSW at Sherkin Island 31 km from Ownachincha). 1.9m 8s swell from the SSW with a 1.6m 11s groundswell from the WSW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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 12 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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