Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 09 Dec 2025 IST
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Ownachincha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
11.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Tuesday (Dec 09) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 12 days are 7.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 9th Dec)23ft (7.0m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 9th Dec)23ft (7.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 9th Dec)23ft (7.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Fri morning, near gales from the S by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5.5
S
6
S
4
SSW
3
W
2
SSW
2.3
SSW
4
S
3
S
2
S
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.2
S
2.2
S
1.5
S
0.7
WSW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)1214131111791091818168677777138
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)814113694548122169915472411201064947945936620214530738350852921415460
Wind
(km/h)
60
S
60
WSW
40
SW
35
W
35
SW
45
S
55
S
15
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
35
SW
40
SW
40
SW
40
SSW
40
SSW
45
S
40
S
30
SSW
15
WSW
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
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High Tide
/ height (m)
8:19PM
3.11
8:48AM
3.13
9:14PM
2.91
9:45AM
2.92
10:13PM
2.74
10:46AM
2.75
11:17PM
2.63
11:52AM
2.65
12:24AM
2.60
12:56PM
2.63
1:25AM
2.64
1:52PM
2.67
2:18AM
2.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:24PM
0.44
2:45AM
0.50
3:20PM
0.63
3:43AM
0.67
4:20PM
0.78
4:45AM
0.81
5:22PM
0.89
5:49AM
0.90
6:24PM
0.93
6:51AM
0.93
7:21PM
0.92
7:47AM
0.90
8:11PM
0.86
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Sunrise8:27--8:30--8:30--8:32--8:33--8:33--8:33--
Sunset-4:27--4:25--4:25--4:25--4:25--4:25--4:25-
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
cloud
mod rain
Rain (mm)
11-----2------4--71-9
Temp. °C1411111111111199101011111211111112121110
Feels °C (?)3-22443065543343314789
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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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