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Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
16.1°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 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, S swell with 4,190 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 27th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 5s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 27th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 5s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 29th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Tue afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Sat
26
Sunday
27
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
4
1
SSW
5
0.8
WSW
9
1
SSE
7
0.8
S
7
0.5
S
6
0.8
S
4
1.5
SSE
6
2
SSE
6
3
SSE
8
3.5
S
10
3.5
S
11
3
SSW
11
2.5
SSW
10
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SSW
9
2.1
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8
1.4
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
47
103
96
59
20
17
131
305
1020
2473
3046
2285
1308
702
602
256
119
85
57
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
30
S
25
WNW
30
W
15
WSW
15
SSW
25
SSE
35
SSE
45
SE
55
SE
35
SSW
40
SSW
35
WSW
35
SW
45
SSW
40
SW
15
WNW
5
NNW
15
WSW
10
SW
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross
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cross
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High Tide
5:46PM3.42m
6:03AM3.46m
6:21PM3.53m
6:39AM3.56m
6:58PM3.57m
7:16AM3.57m
7:36PM3.52m
7:56AM3.50m
8:18PM3.38m
8:40AM3.35m
9:04PM3.17m
9:29AM3.14m
9:57PM2.92m
Low Tide
00:02AM0.17m
12:18PM0.12m
00:35AM0.10m
12:53PM0.07m
1:10AM0.10m
1:29PM0.11m
1:47AM0.17m
2:09PM0.22m
2:27AM0.32m
2:54PM0.40m
3:14AM0.52m
3:48PM0.62m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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9
12
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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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