Ownachincha Surf Break

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Issued: 12 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
13.3° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, SSW swell with 336 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period with SW 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 20th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 20th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 19th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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
1
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)
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.7
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.4
SW
6
1.5
SSW
6
1.1
S
6
1.1
S
5
1.5
S
6
1.7
SSW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
6
0.3
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
23
37
30
30
13
167
94
67
178
336
35
41
27
18
7
4
4
9
34
27
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
S
25
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
15
SSE
30
SSW
15
SW
25
S
35
S
30
SW
15
W
5
SSE
15
SSW
0
NE
20
ENE
20
SE
10
SSE
20
SW
40
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:53PM3.63m
7:18AM3.49m
7:43PM3.59m
8:08AM3.41m
8:34PM3.49m
8:59AM3.28m
9:26PM3.32m
9:51AM3.12m
10:20PM3.13m
10:46AM2.95m
11:17PM2.94m
11:45AM2.80m
00:17AM2.79m
Low Tide
12:47PM0.11m
1:18AM0.10m
1:39PM0.12m
2:11AM0.17m
2:31PM0.20m
3:04AM0.28m
3:24PM0.32m
3:58AM0.43m
4:19PM0.47m
4:53AM0.59m
5:17PM0.63m
5:50AM0.73m
6:16PM0.76m
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:18
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:54
9:54
9:55
9:55
9:57
9:57
9:57
 mm
1
5
1
2
3
3
3
2
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
16
15
15
15
15
15
15
13
14
15
14
14
16
16
15
15
13
Feels °C
12
12
12
12
12
10
11
13
13
10
11
10
12
12
13
9
15
15
12
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.4
SW
6
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
10
1.2
S
6
0.6
SSE
5
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.3
ESE
4
0.3
SW
7
0.2
ESE
5
0.5
SW
7
Energy kJ
22
23
37
20
10
12
12
5
5
2
95
23
41
27
18
7
4
3
9
2
27
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
11
0.6
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
4
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
ESE
5
Energy kJ
3
15
14
14
14
9
12
48
35
2
2
2
1
4
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
10
0.3
S
6
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
E
4
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
16
13
10
7
4
4
2
2
2
2
1
2
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
4
0.5
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.5
S
4
1.5
SSW
6
1.1
S
6
1.1
S
5
1.5
S
6
1.7
SSW
8
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
ESE
4
0.6
SW
7
0.2
WNW
2
Energy kJ
7
10
16
30
30
10
167
94
67
178
336
3
9
34
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
106
108
108
108
290
88
106
107
88
289
290
10
0
106
28
117
90
271
350
540
472
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
9
6
6
6
7
7
4
5
8
9
5
5
5
5
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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