Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 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
12.9° 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 27th May)0.5ft (0.2m) 19s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 27th May)0.5ft (0.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed morning, light winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
WSW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.3
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
6
1.7
SW
6
1.4
SW
7
0.5
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
37
31
61
30
51
87
53
77
82
103
92
113
140
192
123
125
202
230
168
70
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
15
ESE
15
S
25
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
WSW
25
W
20
W
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:02AM2.84m
3:27PM2.87m
3:50AM2.91m
4:11PM2.97m
4:32AM2.98m
4:52PM3.05m
5:11AM3.03m
5:30PM3.12m
5:48AM3.07m
6:07PM3.15m
6:25AM3.07m
6:44PM3.15m
7:01AM3.05m
Low Tide
9:00PM0.74m
9:26AM0.71m
9:49PM0.68m
10:09AM0.65m
10:31PM0.62m
10:48AM0.59m
11:09PM0.56m
11:24AM0.54m
11:45PM0.52m
11:59AM0.51m
00:21AM0.51m
12:35PM0.50m
00:58AM0.53m
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:36
9:37
9:37
9:39
9:40
9:42
9:43
9:44
5
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
23
20
17
16
14
14
15
13
14
14
14
13
14
14
14
15
15
14
15
13
15
21
18
13
12
13
12
11
9
11
11
11
10
10
10
11
12
12
11
11
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
5
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
SE
5
0.5
SSE
5
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
WSW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
WSW
12
0.9
SSW
6
Energy kJ
4
37
31
61
12
13
87
53
77
82
103
92
113
140
94
51
24
81
53
77
60
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
19
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SE
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.5
E
5
0.3
E
5
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.3
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
WSW
11
Energy kJ
37
7
1
3
11
4
6
3
28
12
27
16
87
89
137
71
41
7
7
35
70
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
15
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
9
0.1
S
11
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
S
19
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
30
51
6
4
2
3
2
17
7
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
3
0.5
ESE
4
0.9
E
5
1.1
E
5
0.7
S
4
0.9
SW
5
0.6
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.3
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.8
S
5
0.9
SW
12
1.3
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
6
1.7
SW
6
1.4
SW
7
Energy kJ
2
9
37
67
19
33
30
31
3
12
46
36
192
123
125
202
230
168
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
1
1
Distance (km)
86
0
84
88
0
223
290
290
106
290
74
88
108
290
108
108
86
106
117
74
74
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
7
7
6
4
4
5
4
4
9
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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).

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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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