Ownachincha Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
17.5°C
1.4° 

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,086 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
1
S
5
1.5
S
6
1.4
SSW
6
0.8
WSW
14
1.1
SW
12
1.3
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
4
0.4
SW
7
0.4
WSW
5
0.7
SW
4
1.6
SSW
7
0.8
S
7
0.9
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
71
41
41
37
35
51
138
140
233
353
456
44
48
16
15
11
12
209
57
94
19
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
30
W
15
W
10
SSW
25
S
25
S
35
S
30
SW
20
W
25
WSW
45
SW
30
W
35
W
35
WNW
15
WNW
20
WSW
25
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
W
25
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:41AM2.89m
11:15PM2.73m
11:51AM2.73m
00:34AM2.61m
1:17PM2.69m
2:02AM2.65m
2:40PM2.83m
3:16AM2.85m
3:46PM3.07m
4:14AM3.10m
4:39PM3.31m
5:02AM3.33m
5:24PM3.50m
Low Tide
5:04PM0.81m
5:38AM0.91m
6:30PM0.93m
7:11AM0.96m
8:03PM0.89m
8:38AM0.84m
9:19PM0.71m
9:46AM0.62m
10:18PM0.48m
10:39AM0.38m
11:07PM0.27m
11:25AM0.18m
11:49PM0.12m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:56
6:58
7:00
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:15
8:14
8:12
8:09
8:07
8:05
8:02
 mm
2
5
3
3
3
Temp °C
16
16
14
15
16
17
18
19
15
16
16
14
15
16
14
15
13
17
18
18
15
Feels °C
10
10
10
11
13
14
14
15
12
10
8
8
8
9
10
11
8
14
15
13
11
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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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