Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 07 Jan 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
10.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 08) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 12th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, near gales from the SSE by Mon afternoon).

Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WSW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SW
1.3
WSW
1
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
2.5
SSE
2.4
SSE
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.4
S
2.4
S
1.9
S
0.9
WSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)7881010121412111087810101191010149
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)35352636327426868229294612464969851648013638611085652298140
Wind
(km/h)
35
WNW
15
W
25
E
45
N
30
WNW
35
WNW
35
WNW
20
WNW
5
WNW
10
SSW
35
SSE
45
SSE
30
WSW
35
SW
35
S
55
SSE
35
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:57PM
3.25
8:22AM
3.25
8:43PM
3.08
9:08AM
3.04
9:30PM
2.88
9:56AM
2.82
10:21PM
2.70
10:50AM
2.63
11:20PM
2.56
11:53AM
2.49
12:27AM
2.49
1:01PM
2.45
1:35AM
2.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:19AM
0.35
2:46PM
0.49
3:05AM
0.53
3:31PM
0.67
3:52AM
0.73
4:20PM
0.85
4:45AM
0.90
5:14PM
0.99
5:45AM
1.02
6:16PM
1.07
6:51AM
1.07
7:21PM
1.07
7:56AM
1.04
Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise--8:40--8:38--8:38--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:36
Sunset4:43--4:45--4:45--4:47--4:49--4:50--4:52--
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
cloud
Rain (mm)
--15191-----1652-831-1-
Temp. °C118646776891011101011111010101010
Feels °C (?)430-5-2-3-205502332014564
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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 12 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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