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Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Saturday (May 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 16th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | |
50 | 50 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 20 | 40 | 54 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 488 | 583 | 790 | 1081 | 237 | 202 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 3:34AM3.08m | 3:59PM3.17m | 4:22AM3.30m | 4:45PM3.39m | 5:08AM3.47m | 5:31PM3.56m | 5:55AM3.57m | 6:17PM3.66m | 6:41AM3.59m | 7:05PM3.66m | 7:29AM3.51m | 7:54PM3.57m | 8:19AM3.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:29PM0.57m | 9:54AM0.45m | 10:16PM0.36m | 10:40AM0.26m | 11:03PM0.18m | 11:25AM0.13m | 11:49PM0.07m | 12:10PM0.06m | 00:36AM0.03m | 12:57PM0.06m | 1:26AM0.08m | 1:46PM0.15m | 2:18AM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 |
 | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | 9:28 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 5 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 6 | W 10 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | SSE 8 | SW 9 |
 kJ | 50 | 50 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 232 | 135 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SW 4 | S 19 | — | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | W 11 | S 15 | S 20 | SW 19 | — | SSW 18 | SW 10 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 15 | — | 31 | 196 | 115 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | E 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | S 19 | W 12 | W 16 | W 16 | S 12 | S 12 | — | W 16 | W 15 | — | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | 17 | — | 12 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | N 3 | N 4 | N 2 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 2 | W 3 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | SW 6 | — | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 16 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 40 | 54 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 31 | — | 28 | 488 | 583 | 790 | 1081 | 237 | 202 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 590 | 868 | 555 | 542 | 351 | 28 | 503 | 0 | 294 | 429 | 107 | 252 | 107 | 98 | 88 | 106 | 98 | 141 | 294 | 74 | 105 |
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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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