Ownachincha Surf Break

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Issued: 12 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
16.3° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SW swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) 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+)10PM (Thu 2nd Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 2nd Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 2nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
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
0
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
10
1
SW
5
1.1
SW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.9
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.7
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
5
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
46
88
24
145
27
27
72
10
8
11
8
4
8
8
22
16
4
4
17
17
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
35
SW
35
W
5
WNW
15
WSW
0
NE
15
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
30
W
15
W
15
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
WNW
0
SW
10
SW
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
High Tide
7:04PM3.12m
7:21AM3.06m
7:41PM3.13m
7:57AM3.05m
8:17PM3.10m
8:34AM3.02m
8:55PM3.06m
9:13AM2.97m
9:35PM3.00m
9:56AM2.91m
10:19PM2.93m
10:43AM2.85m
11:10PM2.86m
Low Tide
12:59PM0.51m
1:22AM0.53m
1:37PM0.50m
1:59AM0.55m
2:14PM0.52m
2:36AM0.58m
2:51PM0.57m
3:14AM0.63m
3:30PM0.63m
3:55AM0.69m
4:13PM0.70m
4:40AM0.74m
5:03PM0.76m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:55
9:55
9:55
9:54
9:54
9:53
9:53
 mm
Temp °C
13
16
15
16
19
17
16
17
16
18
18
18
19
20
19
20
21
21
22
23
22
Feels °C
9
11
10
15
17
16
13
14
14
14
14
16
16
17
17
17
18
19
20
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
10
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.1
S
17
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
S
16
0.3
SW
4
0.1
SW
6
0.1
S
15
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
20
6
3
24
13
27
27
6
10
8
5
3
1
4
8
22
16
4
3
17
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
16
0.2
W
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
5
Energy kJ
6
5
8
20
6
6
5
5
10
2
4
8
5
2
2
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
6
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
3
3
5
2
2
4
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
6
1
SW
5
1.1
SW
6
0.9
SW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.7
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SW
2
Energy kJ
13
46
88
145
72
2
3
11
8
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
3
1
2
2
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
108
541
541
10
94
10
106
117
117
117
472
98
98
98
84
106
107
84
106
106
105
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
7
6
6
5
4
5
5
9
7
5
5
9
9
7
7
8
7
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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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