Ownachincha Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
18.3°C
1.9° 

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SSE swell with 291 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 24th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue morning, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSW
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.2
S
8
1.1
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.8
WNW
4
0.7
W
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
72
42
74
64
79
41
40
36
35
34
17
20
29
18
222
163
125
40
13
17
12
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
10
SSE
15
NNE
15
ENE
20
ESE
15
NE
30
E
25
ESE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
E
15
SW
15
E
25
ESE
15
E
10
E
15
SW
0
SW
15
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State
off
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
1:26PM2.38m
2:08AM2.33m
2:45PM2.44m
3:18AM2.46m
3:45PM2.61m
4:09AM2.65m
4:31PM2.81m
4:50AM2.86m
5:09PM3.01m
5:26AM3.05m
5:44PM3.19m
6:00AM3.22m
6:17PM3.34m
Low Tide
7:58PM1.18m
8:30AM1.15m
9:11PM1.08m
9:35AM1.01m
10:06PM0.91m
10:25AM0.82m
10:49PM0.72m
11:05AM0.62m
11:26PM0.54m
11:41AM0.44m
00:01AM0.38m
12:15PM0.30m
00:34AM0.27m
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6:31
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:37
6:39
6:41
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8:45
8:43
8:40
8:38
8:36
8:34
8:31
 mm
2
2
9
10
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
16
16
15
16
16
15
17
17
16
17
17
17
18
19
17
16
16
16
18
20
15
Feels °C
13
13
13
13
13
13
12
13
13
13
13
15
15
16
15
16
15
13
15
16
12
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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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