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Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
16.0°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 28 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 3 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 2,980 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SSW 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 (Oct 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) 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+) 1AM (Sat 3rd Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 3rd Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 30th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon morning, gales from the SSE by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
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Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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4
1.6
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6
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3.5
SSE
8
3.5
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10
3.5
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11
3.5
SSW
11
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11
1.6
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9
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6
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8
0.7
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.2
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13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
12
156
559
1499
2228
2702
2980
2171
424
547
394
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123
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25
21
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21
8
17
Wind (km/h)
15
S
25
SSE
35
SE
50
SE
55
SE
35
SSW
30
WSW
30
SW
20
WSW
30
SW
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SW
25
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20
WSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
SSE
15
SW
0
NW
5
N
10
SW
5
WNW
Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
6:58PM3.57m
7:16AM3.57m
7:36PM3.52m
7:56AM3.50m
8:18PM3.38m
8:40AM3.35m
9:04PM3.17m
9:29AM3.14m
9:57PM2.92m
10:28AM2.91m
11:04PM2.70m
11:43AM2.73m
00:27AM2.59m
Low Tide
12:53PM0.07m
1:10AM0.10m
1:29PM0.11m
1:47AM0.17m
2:09PM0.22m
2:27AM0.32m
2:54PM0.40m
3:14AM0.52m
3:48PM0.62m
4:14AM0.75m
5:00PM0.83m
5:35AM0.92m
6:32PM0.93m
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Temp °C
15
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Feels °C
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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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