
Surf Forecasts:
Ownachincha surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 15s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 0.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 24 | SSW 16 | SSW 21 | SSW 15 |
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21 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 45 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:19PM2.93m | 10:43AM2.85m | 11:10PM2.86m | 11:39AM2.80m | 00:10AM2.81m | 12:42PM2.79m | 1:17AM2.81m | 1:51PM2.84m | 2:26AM2.88m | 2:59PM2.98m | 3:32AM3.02m | 4:02PM3.17m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:13PM0.70m | 4:40AM0.74m | 5:03PM0.76m | 5:33AM0.79m | 6:01PM0.80m | 6:35AM0.80m | 7:07PM0.79m | 7:42AM0.77m | 8:17PM0.72m | 8:50AM0.68m | 9:25PM0.59m | 9:54AM0.53m | 10:28PM0.42m | ||||||||
5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 8 | S 13 | W 10 | SW 12 | S 12 | W 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | E 4 | E 4 | S 17 | S 17 | E 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 21 | SSW 15 |
21 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 107 | 25 | 45 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | S 13 | W 10 | S 11 | — | W 10 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 7 | SW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | S 16 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | S 21 |
1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | S 10 | S 15 | S 5 | — | — | — | S 18 | S 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 24 | S 21 | SSW 16 | S 21 |
2 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 24 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | WSW 2 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | N 2 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 7 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 15 | 1 | 49 | 131 | 232 | 77 | 82 | 168 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 107 | 108 | 107 | 88 | 117 | 88 | 108 | 117 | 106 | 107 | 108 | 28 | 54 | 284 | 88 | 97 | 88 | 62 | 107 | 97 | 0 |
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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.










