
Surf Forecasts:
Ownachincha surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, W swell with 143 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with SW 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 4 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 10 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 20 | 37 | 27 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 10 | 22 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 7:21AM3.06m | 7:41PM3.13m | 7:57AM3.05m | 8:17PM3.10m | 8:34AM3.02m | 8:55PM3.06m | 9:13AM2.97m | 9:35PM3.00m | 9:56AM2.91m | 10:19PM2.93m | 10:43AM2.85m | 11:10PM2.86m | 11:39AM2.80m | 00:10AM2.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:37PM0.50m | 1:59AM0.55m | 2:14PM0.52m | 2:36AM0.58m | 2:51PM0.57m | 3:14AM0.63m | 3:30PM0.63m | 3:55AM0.69m | 4:13PM0.70m | 4:40AM0.74m | 5:03PM0.76m | 5:33AM0.79m | 6:01PM0.80m | ||||||||
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | S 16 | W 10 | WSW 5 | S 15 | WSW 10 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 5 | — | SW 12 |
25 | 13 | 37 | 27 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 22 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 2 | — | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 10 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | S 15 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | S 7 | SE 6 | S 13 | S 11 | — |
8 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | S 13 | — | — | S 12 | W 9 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | S 15 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | S 13 | S 17 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 90 | 0 | 106 | 117 | 117 | 290 | 472 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 28 | 106 | 117 | 108 | 108 | 106 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 54 |
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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.









