Ownachincha Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
18.0°C
1.8° 

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, WSW swell with 450 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with S 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

Monday
31
Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
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WSW
10
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SSW
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.2
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
5
1.2
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6
1.1
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6
1
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6
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
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16
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16
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SSW
15
0.3
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14
0.3
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14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
NW
9
0.7
SSE
4
1
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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107
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51
161
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
SSW
30
WSW
30
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25
WSW
30
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25
W
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25
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15
SSW
20
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25
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25
SSW
25
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20
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High Tide
8:01PM3.43m
8:19AM3.39m
8:40PM3.32m
9:00AM3.27m
9:23PM3.15m
9:46AM3.09m
10:13PM2.94m
10:41AM2.89m
11:15PM2.73m
11:51AM2.73m
00:34AM2.61m
1:17PM2.69m
2:02AM2.65m
Low Tide
1:55PM0.21m
2:13AM0.26m
2:31PM0.29m
2:50AM0.38m
3:12PM0.44m
3:32AM0.55m
4:00PM0.62m
4:26AM0.74m
5:04PM0.81m
5:38AM0.91m
6:30PM0.93m
7:11AM0.96m
8:03PM0.89m
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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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