Ownachincha Surf Break

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Issued: 6 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
16.4° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SW swell with 471 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 6th Jul)0.5ft (0.2m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 6th Jul)0.5ft (0.2m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 30th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
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
0
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
SW
6
0.8
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
1.7
SW
9
0.6
WSW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.6
SW
10
1
SW
4
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
10
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.8
SW
4
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
10
0.5
SW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
9
0.4
S
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
41
206
471
79
121
40
79
38
20
51
46
23
19
11
25
48
10
9
6
5
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
25
SSW
40
SSW
20
WSW
25
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
25
SW
30
W
5
WNW
15
SW
20
WSW
20
W
25
W
15
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
ESE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
High Tide
5:49PM3.03m
6:07AM2.99m
6:27PM3.09m
6:45AM3.04m
7:04PM3.12m
7:21AM3.06m
7:41PM3.13m
7:57AM3.05m
8:17PM3.10m
8:34AM3.02m
8:55PM3.06m
9:13AM2.97m
9:35PM3.00m
Low Tide
11:42AM0.62m
00:06AM0.60m
12:21PM0.55m
00:44AM0.55m
12:59PM0.51m
1:22AM0.53m
1:37PM0.50m
1:59AM0.55m
2:14PM0.52m
2:36AM0.58m
2:51PM0.57m
3:14AM0.63m
3:30PM0.63m
3:55AM0.69m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:57
9:57
9:55
9:55
9:55
9:54
9:54
 mm
2
3
Temp °C
15
15
15
17
19
15
14
15
15
17
17
15
18
19
19
19
19
19
20
21
20
Feels °C
11
11
9
13
15
12
10
12
12
16
15
11
16
16
17
17
17
18
19
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
13
0.8
W
10
1.1
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
10
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
S
4
Energy kJ
24
17
130
114
55
121
40
6
3
20
51
46
23
11
10
5
5
10
9
6
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
W
10
0.4
SW
9
0.6
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
18
9
20
79
14
6
14
2
2
6
6
6
5
10
10
4
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
22
15
5
2
2
3
3
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
6
0.8
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
1.7
SW
9
0.5
W
3
0.3
NW
2
0.6
SW
10
1
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
10
0.5
SW
10
0.4
S
4
Energy kJ
39
41
206
471
4
1
79
38
10
19
11
25
48
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
4
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
98
107
289
108
74
10
95
304
290
10
117
98
108
117
28
117
117
84
54
94
88
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
8
9
9
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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).

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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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