Ownachincha Surf Break

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Issued: 6 am 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
13.3° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, S swell with 196 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 19th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
10
0.7
SSW
5
0.6
S
5
1.3
SSW
6
1.1
S
6
1.2
S
5
1.5
S
7
1
SSE
6
0.6
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
27
20
121
85
76
196
80
36
36
12
15
9
8
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
25
SW
15
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
35
S
25
SW
25
W
15
SW
20
W
20
WSW
10
NW
5
ENE
5
SSE
5
NNW
5
E
10
SSW
10
WNW
5
SE
10
SSW
5
WNW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:43PM3.59m
8:08AM3.41m
8:34PM3.49m
8:59AM3.28m
9:26PM3.32m
9:51AM3.12m
10:20PM3.13m
10:46AM2.95m
11:17PM2.94m
11:45AM2.80m
00:17AM2.79m
12:47PM2.70m
1:19AM2.69m
Low Tide
1:39PM0.12m
2:11AM0.17m
2:31PM0.20m
3:04AM0.28m
3:24PM0.32m
3:58AM0.43m
4:19PM0.47m
4:53AM0.59m
5:17PM0.63m
5:50AM0.73m
6:16PM0.76m
6:48AM0.83m
7:16PM0.85m
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:54
9:55
9:55
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
 mm
6
3
2
2
7
1
Temp °C
16
16
15
15
15
15
15
15
13
15
15
14
15
16
15
17
18
18
18
19
18
Feels °C
12
12
11
12
13
12
11
11
11
12
11
11
13
15
14
15
15
14
17
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
10
1
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.2
E
4
0.2
E
4
0.1
SE
6
0.2
E
5
Energy kJ
20
20
10
5
5
2
4
80
36
36
12
15
9
8
4
2
1
2
1
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
W
10
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.6
SW
8
0.6
SSW
7
0.1
S
10
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
E
5
0.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
14
14
13
2
12
11
35
33
2
6
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
7
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
18
2
4
2
6
5
2
2
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.6
S
5
1.3
SSW
6
1.1
S
6
1.2
S
5
1.5
S
7
0.3
SW
2
0.2
ENE
2
0.2
ENE
3
Energy kJ
21
27
20
121
85
76
196
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
108
290
88
106
86
107
108
117
106
117
290
28
97
340
97
106
327
106
106
107
84
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
7
6
6
5
7
9
5
9
7
7
7
5
6
5
5
5
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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