Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

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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
10.4° 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 (Apr 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) 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 1.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 18th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 18th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 17th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
S
2.4
SSW
1.5
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
2.4
SSW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
0.9
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.2
S
0.3
WSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.1
S
2.1
SE
2.3
SE
1
SSE
1.8
SE
0.2
SSW
0.1
S
Period(s) (?)7815141378121111181016162078881316
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)43972791150125359525091819766242025259371622133378175
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSW
45
SW
40
WSW
25
SSW
30
S
45
SSW
35
WSW
40
WSW
30
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNE
20
E
25
ESE
20
E
35
ESE
40
E
30
E
40
E
40
E
35
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:31--6:30--6:28--
Sunset-8:30--8:32--8:35--8:36--8:37--8:39--8:42-
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
32-135---------------
Temp. °C111110111111101091111109910109991110
Feels °C (?)311653212667444312132
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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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