Ownachincha Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
17.6°C
1.2° 

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 1st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.6
S
8
1.3
S
7
1
S
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.7
SSW
5
1.4
SW
7
1.2
SW
8
0.8
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.7
WSW
7
0.9
SW
4
2.1
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
17
21
20
14
14
14
44
181
97
31
23
199
196
61
92
94
13
46
32
406
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
20
ESE
15
NE
20
NNE
15
ENE
5
N
5
WNW
30
W
20
SSW
35
WSW
40
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
30
WNW
30
W
35
W
20
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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cross-on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:31PM2.81m
4:50AM2.86m
5:09PM3.01m
5:26AM3.05m
5:44PM3.19m
6:00AM3.22m
6:17PM3.34m
6:33AM3.35m
6:51PM3.43m
7:07AM3.43m
7:25PM3.46m
7:42AM3.44m
8:01PM3.43m
Low Tide
10:25AM0.82m
10:49PM0.72m
11:05AM0.62m
11:26PM0.54m
11:41AM0.44m
00:01AM0.38m
12:15PM0.30m
00:34AM0.27m
12:49PM0.21m
1:06AM0.21m
1:22PM0.18m
1:39AM0.21m
1:55PM0.21m
2:13AM0.26m
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6:35
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 mm
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Temp °C
17
16
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Feels °C
14
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14
11
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12
11
7
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10
10
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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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