Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 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
12.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 27th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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)
1.4
S
7
1.2
S
6
0.9
SSW
7
1
S
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
S
6
0.5
SW
9
0.5
SW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
12
0.2
SSW
19
0.5
SE
5
0.2
SSW
18
1.7
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
120
82
76
58
38
38
40
34
20
18
17
17
17
6
3
37
14
31
268
204
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
SSE
20
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
S
10
SSW
5
WNW
0
W
10
SW
20
NNE
20
NE
25
E
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
25
ENE
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:41PM3.21m
10:10AM2.97m
10:42PM3.01m
11:14AM2.81m
11:50PM2.86m
12:24PM2.71m
1:00AM2.79m
1:34PM2.71m
2:06AM2.79m
2:35PM2.78m
3:02AM2.84m
3:27PM2.87m
3:50AM2.91m
Low Tide
3:37PM0.45m
4:16AM0.55m
4:41PM0.62m
5:23AM0.70m
5:50PM0.74m
6:32AM0.79m
7:00PM0.79m
7:38AM0.80m
8:04PM0.78m
8:36AM0.77m
9:00PM0.74m
9:26AM0.71m
9:49PM0.68m
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:31
5:30
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:29
9:30
9:31
9:32
9:35
9:36
9:37
2
1
Temp °C
13
14
13
14
14
13
14
14
13
14
15
15
18
20
17
16
17
15
14
14
14
10
10
11
11
11
11
12
11
12
12
13
14
17
20
16
12
13
9
8
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
7
0.6
SW
9
1
SE
6
1
S
6
0.6
SW
9
0.7
S
6
0.5
SW
9
0.5
SW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
WSW
7
0.4
SE
4
0.1
W
12
0.2
SSW
19
0.5
SE
5
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
184
46
64
76
55
38
38
37
34
14
14
8
17
5
4
3
37
14
31
61
30
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
0.5
SW
10
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
5
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
7
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
11
11
74
44
48
35
11
6
21
20
18
17
2
17
6
2
2
7
3
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SW
10
0.4
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
SSW
14
0.1
SE
5
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
7
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
23
21
33
49
19
21
12
40
1
8
8
9
6
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
7
1.2
S
6
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SSE
6
0.2
SSW
2
0.2
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
1
E
5
0.7
E
4
1.3
ESE
6
1.7
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
Energy kJ
134
120
82
58
1
2
25
49
20
100
268
204
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
2
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
88
107
88
107
281
74
74
282
86
86
107
28
28
28
28
31
86
84
88
88
94
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
8
6
8
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
5
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).

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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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