Ownachincha Surf Break

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Issued: 6 am 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
13.2° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SSW swell with 513 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 20th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 20th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 19th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
WSW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
5
0.6
S
5
0.7
S
4
1.5
S
6
1.7
SSW
6
0.7
SW
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
22
17
22
73
42
52
53
29
18
15
162
253
63
67
37
20
12
7
4
2
Wind (km/h)
5
W
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
10
S
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
25
S
35
S
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
0
WNW
10
ESE
15
E
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
High Tide
6:03PM3.58m
6:28AM3.50m
6:53PM3.63m
7:18AM3.49m
7:43PM3.59m
8:08AM3.41m
8:34PM3.49m
8:59AM3.28m
9:26PM3.32m
9:51AM3.12m
10:20PM3.13m
10:46AM2.95m
11:17PM2.94m
Low Tide
11:56AM0.15m
00:26AM0.10m
12:47PM0.11m
1:18AM0.10m
1:39PM0.12m
2:11AM0.17m
2:31PM0.20m
3:04AM0.28m
3:24PM0.32m
3:58AM0.43m
4:19PM0.47m
4:53AM0.59m
5:17PM0.63m
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cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
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cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
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cloud
cloud
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light rain
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:54
9:54
9:54
9:55
9:55
9:57
9:57
 mm
1
1
14
2
3
2
Temp °C
15
16
15
15
15
14
15
15
15
15
15
16
14
15
13
14
15
16
16
19
16
Feels °C
13
13
11
12
13
12
12
11
12
13
12
11
12
11
11
14
13
15
15
20
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
SW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
S
11
0.9
S
6
0.8
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
28
22
7
9
73
22
10
10
13
6
6
2
50
67
37
20
12
7
4
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
5
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.7
SW
8
0.1
SW
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
11
17
17
22
15
14
14
14
8
12
5
63
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SE
5
0.2
SSW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
17
9
8
16
1
11
4
2
2
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
5
0.6
S
5
0.7
S
4
1.5
S
6
1.7
SSW
6
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
SW
2
0.2
ESE
2
0.4
ESE
4
Energy kJ
2
3
42
52
53
29
18
15
162
253
4
1
1
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
28
107
106
106
106
117
290
290
98
108
88
289
107
107
74
0
40
90
107
117
94
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
4
7
4
7
4
9
6
6
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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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