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Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 14 Feb 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
9.5° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The surf forecast for Ownachincha over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 17th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 17th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 14th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 3°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat morning, near gales from the WNW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue night, min 4°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.9
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
SW
0.5
WSW
0.6
SW
2.2
SE
1.2
SSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.9
WSW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
1.2
S
2
S
Period(s) (?)121381212121414912127912111412121157
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1031092735587471039480362137851124602481711113283012037963342
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
40
S
25
W
35
WSW
45
W
45
W
45
WNW
50
WNW
10
N
30
ESE
45
ESE
40
ESE
45
E
60
ENE
50
ENE
30
NE
20
ESE
20
SSW
20
WSW
25
SW
40
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
on		ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:25PM
2.68
3:46AM
2.84
4:06PM
2.90
4:25AM
3.06
4:42PM
3.11
5:00AM
3.26
5:17PM
3.29
5:35AM
3.42
5:52PM
3.42
6:10AM
3.52
6:27PM
3.50
6:46AM
3.55
7:04PM
3.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:23AM
0.89
9:42PM
0.79
10:06AM
0.69
10:23PM
0.58
10:44AM
0.49
10:59PM
0.39
11:20AM
0.32
11:34PM
0.24
11:54AM
0.20
12:08AM
0.14
12:27PM
0.14
12:43AM
0.11
1:02PM
0.15
1:19AM
0.14
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise7:52--7:50--7:48--7:47--7:45--7:43--7:41--
Sunset-5:47--5:50--5:51--5:52--5:54--5:57--5:59-
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Rain (mm)
-1073-1---4947154-----2
Temp. °C671110988865699756699911
Feels °C (?)-2-353-1-1-3-30-3-420-6-4-105431
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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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