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Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
14.8°C
1.3° 

Ownachincha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ownachincha surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SW swell with 1,126 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 24th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the NW on Thu night, moderate winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.8
SSE
4
1.6
SSE
5
2
W
5
0.7
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
12
0.7
SW
8
0.8
SSW
8
1.2
S
8
1.9
S
10
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
12
0.6
SW
9
1.7
SSW
6
2.5
SW
9
1.8
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
8
1
SSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
13
24
138
212
136
28
64
86
186
730
117
77
61
176
1126
587
242
111
136
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
15
SE
35
SSE
40
SSE
55
WNW
40
WNW
30
W
15
WNW
20
S
55
SSE
75
NW
50
WNW
45
WNW
25
WNW
35
SSW
50
WSW
45
W
55
WNW
45
WNW
20
W
Wind State
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
00:35AM2.29m
1:17PM2.39m
1:55AM2.40m
2:25PM2.55m
2:53AM2.60m
3:15PM2.77m
3:38AM2.85m
3:57PM3.01m
4:17AM3.09m
4:36PM3.23m
4:55AM3.32m
5:14PM3.42m
Low Tide
6:37PM1.22m
7:10AM1.18m
7:52PM1.12m
8:18AM1.05m
8:50PM0.94m
9:10AM0.85m
9:35PM0.72m
9:53AM0.63m
10:15PM0.50m
10:33AM0.41m
10:53PM0.31m
11:11AM0.23m
11:30PM0.16m
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Temp °C
10
12
13
12
10
12
11
12
13
13
12
11
11
12
14
16
16
11
12
12
Feels °C
5
6
6
4
-1
3
4
9
6
3
5
0
1
7
5
9
8
0
3
7
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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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