Ownachincha Surf Break
Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Ownachincha

Issued: 12 am 07 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
13.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 7 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with 1,689 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 14th Jun)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 14th Jun)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 8th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
7
2.5
WSW
11
0.8
SSW
6
1
SW
6
1
SW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.7
W
3
0.7
SW
3
1.3
SW
7
0.7
W
8
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
294
265
1689
48
72
96
79
68
18
12
10
12
147
54
15
6
6
6
5
16
28
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
35
SW
20
WNW
30
W
35
WSW
35
W
35
W
30
W
20
W
25
W
30
WSW
35
SW
30
W
25
W
15
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NW
10
N
10
SW
15
N
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
10:26AM2.68m
10:53PM2.72m
11:20AM2.65m
11:50PM2.71m
12:21PM2.67m
00:52AM2.75m
1:25PM2.75m
1:56AM2.86m
2:27PM2.90m
2:56AM3.01m
3:25PM3.10m
3:53AM3.18m
4:19PM3.29m
Low Tide
4:28AM0.89m
4:49PM0.89m
5:23AM0.92m
5:47PM0.91m
6:22AM0.89m
6:48PM0.87m
7:22AM0.81m
7:49PM0.77m
8:21AM0.69m
8:48PM0.63m
9:17AM0.54m
9:45PM0.46m
10:11AM0.39m
10:40PM0.30m
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
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
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:49
9:50
9:51
9:51
9:52
9:52
9:52
 mm
2
7
3
1
3
Temp °C
14
14
11
12
13
11
13
13
11
14
13
13
14
16
16
21
23
20
19
20
19
Feels °C
8
8
7
6
6
4
6
6
6
7
7
7
9
13
15
19
21
19
20
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
11
1
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
6
0.1
S
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.1
SW
4
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.8
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
12
Energy kJ
73
99
48
3
11
21
10
18
12
1
3
3
48
15
6
4
2
1
16
28
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.5
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
12
0.3
SW
7
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
6
73
40
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
3
7
4
1
6
5
5
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
19
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
17
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
3
3
4
2
3
3
2
7
6
1
6
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
7
2.5
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
3
1
SW
6
1
SW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.4
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.7
W
3
0.7
SW
3
1.3
SW
7
0.7
W
8
Energy kJ
294
265
1689
2
72
96
79
68
2
3
10
12
147
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
497
301
74
74
427
294
825
496
301
541
472
98
301
98
98
108
117
28
54
28
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
9
6
5
9
9
6
9
5
9
8
7
8
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
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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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