Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 07 Dec 2025 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
11.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 12 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 11th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 11th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 9th Dec)20ft (6.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun morning, gales from the SSW by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
1.8
S
2.5
SSW
2.3
S
1.4
WSW
2.5
S
5
S
5
S
3.5
S
2.5
S
2.3
W
1.6
SSW
3
S
2.5
SW
2.1
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SW
1.8
SSW
2.4
W
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)910101017101113131211117129991081311
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)333614135110471203125059418226434218051301572801188170814641430128339819381775
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
35
SW
45
SW
35
SSW
20
SW
30
ESE
65
SSW
20
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
35
SSW
55
S
20
W
0
WNW
30
SSW
40
WSW
40
SW
50
SSW
45
SSW
30
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
ononononcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassononononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:39PM
3.45
7:04AM
3.52
7:28PM
3.30
7:55AM
3.34
8:19PM
3.11
8:48AM
3.13
9:14PM
2.91
9:45AM
2.92
10:13PM
2.74
10:46AM
2.75
11:17PM
2.63
11:52AM
2.65
12:24AM
2.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:39PM
0.12
12:58AM
0.18
1:30PM
0.26
1:50AM
0.33
2:24PM
0.44
2:45AM
0.50
3:20PM
0.63
3:43AM
0.67
4:20PM
0.78
4:45AM
0.81
5:22PM
0.89
5:49AM
0.90
6:24PM
0.93
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunrise8:26--8:26--8:27--8:30--8:30--8:32--8:33--
Sunset-4:27--4:27--4:27--4:25--4:25--4:25--4:25-
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
6-22614-2----18---14-5
Temp. °C1212121111141511111111111199101011121213
Feels °C (?)1154483474455048211231
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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.

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