Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
14.8°C
1.5° 

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 4,199 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 27th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NNW on Thu night, moderate winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.9
SW
9
3
SSW
8
3.5
SW
12
1.8
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
10
1.1
SSW
9
1
SSW
8
2.5
S
8
3
SSW
8
4
SSW
12
2.4
SSW
12
1.4
WSW
11
1.9
SW
9
1.3
SSW
8
0.8
SW
9
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
S
4
2.3
SSE
7
3
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
186
115
118
1229
3200
650
312
212
125
690
1332
4199
1578
450
537
226
88
68
30
444
1204
Wind (km/h)
45
WNW
40
WNW
30
WSW
55
SW
55
W
50
WNW
40
WNW
35
W
30
SSW
40
S
60
SW
50
WSW
45
W
45
W
40
WSW
35
WSW
25
SW
15
SSW
35
SSE
50
SSE
30
W
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
3:57PM3.01m
4:17AM3.09m
4:36PM3.23m
4:55AM3.32m
5:14PM3.42m
5:34AM3.50m
5:54PM3.55m
6:14AM3.61m
6:34PM3.59m
6:55AM3.63m
7:17PM3.54m
7:39AM3.56m
8:03PM3.40m
Low Tide
9:53AM0.63m
10:15PM0.50m
10:33AM0.41m
10:53PM0.31m
11:11AM0.23m
11:30PM0.16m
11:49AM0.10m
00:08AM0.07m
12:29PM0.04m
00:47AM0.06m
1:10PM0.07m
1:29AM0.14m
1:56PM0.19m
2:15AM0.28m
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Temp °C
11
11
12
16
15
11
12
12
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16
16
16
11
11
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14
14
14
14
14
14
Feels °C
1
2
6
6
5
0
3
4
7
7
6
4
1
1
5
8
10
12
7
5
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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