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Ownachincha Surf Forecast / Cork / Ireland

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 29 Mar 2023 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 9.7 °C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 10.0 max: 10.7 min: 9.1 °C)
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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 9.7 °C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 10.0 max: 10.7 min: 9.1 °C)

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  1. weather stationWind Update Wind reports 31 km away suggest it is still onshore at Ownachincha (light winds from the WSW at Sherkin Island).

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31 km away, 47 min ago

Moderate
18 km/h
WSW
9.6
9.7
Air / Water (°C)
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The surf forecast for Ownachincha over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Sunday (Apr 02) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 2nd Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 5th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 31st Mar)13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 12 days.

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Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Mon
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
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Swell
Height Map
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T unitedkingdom.htsgw.metric.48.cc23
T unitedkingdom.htsgw.metric.72.cc23
T unitedkingdom.htsgw.metric.96.cc23
T unitedkingdom.htsgw.metric.120.cc23
T unitedkingdom.htsgw.metric.144.cc23
T unitedkingdom.htsgw.metric.168.cc23
T unitedkingdom.htsgw.metric.192.cc23
T unitedkingdom.htsgw.metric.216.cc23
T unitedkingdom.htsgw.metric.240.cc23
T unitedkingdom.htsgw.metric.264.cc23
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
S
1.8
S
1.8
SSW
2
S
3
S
3
SW
2.4
SW
1.9
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
0.7
SW
0.3
WSW
1.2
SSE
1
SE
0.6
S
1.1
SSE
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
1.4
SSE
1.7
SSE
0.1
S
0.1
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)889910151414121211114665610131211106111312121213131388161611
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)5314325056561999392624571319584309116225459286919530841829714510825243461282717171722040251061
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
30
SW
35
SW
35
S
40
WNW
50
W
45
W
40
WNW
35
NW
35
NW
15
NW
15
SE
30
SSE
5
NW
15
SSW
15
SSW
25
W
20
W
30
W
15
W
15
W
25
W
15
W
10
NW
5
SW
15
NNE
20
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
30
E
35
E
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
10
NNE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:05AM
2.40
12:50PM
2.27
1:37AM
2.35
2:21PM
2.32
2:56AM
2.47
3:26PM
2.50
3:49AM
2.66
4:11PM
2.71
4:30AM
2.87
4:48PM
2.93
5:05AM
3.07
5:22PM
3.12
5:38AM
3.23
5:54PM
3.28
6:10AM
3.35
6:26PM
3.39
6:42AM
3.41
6:58PM
3.44
7:15AM
3.42
7:33PM
3.43
7:51AM
3.36
8:09PM
3.36
8:29AM
3.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:50PM
1.17
6:45AM
1.22
7:22PM
1.24
8:14AM
1.19
8:44PM
1.15
9:21AM
1.05
9:42PM
0.97
10:09AM
0.85
10:26PM
0.76
10:47AM
0.66
11:02PM
0.56
11:21AM
0.48
11:36PM
0.40
11:53AM
0.33
12:08AM
0.27
12:24PM
0.24
12:40AM
0.21
12:55PM
0.20
1:12AM
0.20
1:27PM
0.22
1:45AM
0.25
2:00PM
0.30
2:21AM
0.36

Note: the tide data above is for Long Strand-Castlefreke which is 2 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Ownachincha.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph
Offshore winds at Ownachincha blow from the NE

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Mon
10
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Rain (mm)
22-1093-----24---4-------------------
Temp. °C1111111010101110109877111112111212111515131313119978798879
Low °C1110111091011910877691111911119121412121387867778767
Feels °C (?)535330222223110810676811109121175421-132345
Sunrise--7:16--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:52
Sunset8:02--8:05--8:06--8:07--8:09--8:10--8:13--8:15--8:15--8:17--8:20--8:21--

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, near gales from the W by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat morning, light winds from the ENE by Sun night).

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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 12 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.