Ownachincha Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
16.1°C
0.7° 

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SW swell with 178 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with WSW 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 25th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 25th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 19th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
5
1.4
SW
6
0.9
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
SW
7
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
W
13
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
18
0.6
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
157
75
57
26
21
20
17
17
17
10
21
23
22
13
5
2
6
13
21
Wind (km/h)
45
WSW
40
SW
25
W
25
W
15
WNW
0
NNW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
S
10
WNW
15
N
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:44PM2.44m
11:17AM2.42m
11:55PM2.28m
12:40PM2.32m
1:28AM2.26m
2:11PM2.38m
2:46AM2.41m
3:14PM2.57m
3:38AM2.63m
3:59PM2.80m
4:19AM2.87m
4:37PM3.03m
Low Tide
4:37PM1.05m
5:02AM1.14m
5:50PM1.21m
6:27AM1.25m
7:22PM1.24m
7:57AM1.20m
8:39PM1.12m
9:04AM1.04m
9:34PM0.93m
9:53AM0.82m
10:17PM0.71m
10:33AM0.60m
10:54PM0.49m
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7:39
7:37
7:35
7:32
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Temp °C
17
16
16
15
14
14
14
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Feels °C
10
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17
15
14
12
13
16
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15
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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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