Ownachincha Surf Break

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Issued: 6 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
14.4° C

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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SSW swell with 537 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SE 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 (Jun 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 7PM. 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 25th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 25th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 30th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
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
0
0
0
0
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)
0.1
SW
7
0.4
WNW
4
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.6
SSE
5
0.1
S
18
1
SE
5
1.3
SSE
6
1.6
S
6
1.4
S
7
1.1
S
6
1.1
S
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
4
2
7
7
6
19
6
53
113
190
173
88
91
52
62
40
23
35
34
16
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
NNE
10
ENE
20
E
20
NE
30
ENE
20
E
10
ENE
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
30
S
25
SW
25
SW
25
W
25
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
35
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:19AM2.69m
1:50PM2.67m
2:20AM2.66m
2:48PM2.70m
3:15AM2.69m
3:40PM2.76m
4:04AM2.76m
4:27PM2.85m
4:48AM2.84m
5:09PM2.95m
5:29AM2.92m
5:49PM3.03m
6:07AM2.99m
Low Tide
7:16PM0.85m
7:46AM0.89m
8:15PM0.88m
8:42AM0.89m
9:10PM0.87m
9:33AM0.85m
10:00PM0.82m
10:19AM0.78m
10:45PM0.74m
11:02AM0.70m
11:26PM0.66m
11:42AM0.62m
00:06AM0.60m
12:21PM0.55m
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light rain
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clear
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heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
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9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
 mm
1
1
1
11
Temp °C
23
23
20
21
19
19
21
20
16
17
16
16
15
15
15
16
13
16
16
14
16
Feels °C
23
25
20
20
17
17
21
20
15
15
15
12
12
13
9
11
10
13
12
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
12
0.6
SSE
5
0.8
ESE
6
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
1
S
6
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
WSW
11
0.5
S
6
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SW
6
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
2
3
19
41
5
25
26
23
43
75
42
23
18
13
35
6
16
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
19
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
W
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
2
1
2
7
2
6
3
2
2
2
2
2
44
10
41
25
23
9
34
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SE
4
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
13
0.3
W
6
0.4
W
9
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
3
1
7
7
4
6
6
3
5
25
3
4
40
18
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
4
0.2
ENE
2
0.4
E
3
0.7
E
5
1.1
E
5
0.6
E
5
1
SE
5
1.3
SSE
6
1.6
S
6
1.4
S
7
1.1
S
6
1.1
S
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.7
SSW
4
Energy kJ
4
1
3
21
64
17
53
113
190
173
88
91
52
62
18
14
16
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
Distance (km)
482
302
403
94
88
84
88
28
88
108
105
304
290
117
98
472
74
74
98
88
289
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
7
9
5
5
5
6
5
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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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