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Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.8° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 23rd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 23rd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 20th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 12 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 5 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 14 | SW 8 | |
11 | 21 | 24 | 14 | 16 | 155 | 294 | 522 | 428 | 306 | 214 | 181 | 181 | 116 | 95 | 77 | 47 | 80 | 20 | 40 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 6:17PM3.66m | 6:41AM3.59m | 7:05PM3.66m | 7:29AM3.51m | 7:54PM3.57m | 8:19AM3.37m | 8:45PM3.41m | 9:12AM3.17m | 9:41PM3.21m | 10:10AM2.97m | 10:42PM3.01m | 11:14AM2.81m | 11:50PM2.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:10PM0.06m | 00:36AM0.03m | 12:57PM0.06m | 1:26AM0.08m | 1:46PM0.15m | 2:18AM0.20m | 2:39PM0.28m | 3:14AM0.37m | 3:37PM0.45m | 4:16AM0.55m | 4:41PM0.62m | 5:23AM0.70m | 5:50PM0.74m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 |
2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 8 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | S 12 | SW 6 | SW 5 | S 14 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | S 6 | SW 7 | SE 5 | SW 10 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 |
 kJ | 11 | 3 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 289 | 131 | 48 | 25 | 23 | 100 | 85 | 39 | 22 | 80 | 10 | 10 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 16 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 9 | WSW 12 | SW 7 | SE 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 55 | 77 | 23 | 15 | 14 | 25 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | — | S 12 | S 15 | S 20 | S 14 | W 14 | — | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | WSW 13 | SE 5 | WSW 11 | SSW 16 | WSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 3 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 95 | 13 | 47 | 25 | 20 | 40 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WSW 4 | W 3 | — | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 21 | 2 | — | 16 | 155 | 294 | 522 | 428 | 306 | 214 | 181 | 181 | 116 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 633 | 425 | 98 | 88 | 88 | 108 | 303 | 419 | 302 | 427 | 108 | 88 | 88 | 107 | 88 | 74 | 264 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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