
Surf Forecasts:
Ownachincha surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, S swell with 3,904 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, gales from the SSE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
193 | 101 | 22 | 21 | 44 | 47 | 74 | 21 | 26 | 10 | 16 | 35 | 123 | 444 | 3904 | 2626 | 1553 | 1373 | 466 | 743 | 190 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:12PM3.25m | 5:29AM3.30m | 5:46PM3.42m | 6:03AM3.46m | 6:21PM3.53m | 6:39AM3.56m | 6:58PM3.57m | 7:16AM3.57m | 7:36PM3.52m | 7:56AM3.50m | 8:18PM3.38m | 8:40AM3.35m | 9:04PM3.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:09AM0.40m | 11:28PM0.31m | 11:44AM0.23m | 00:02AM0.17m | 12:18PM0.12m | 00:35AM0.10m | 12:53PM0.07m | 1:10AM0.10m | 1:29PM0.11m | 1:47AM0.17m | 2:09PM0.22m | 2:27AM0.32m | 2:54PM0.40m | 3:14AM0.52m | |||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 14 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | WSW 7 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 | — | SSW 10 | WSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 |
193 | 101 | 14 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 2787 | 2020 | — | 826 | 46 | 405 | 190 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | W 11 | SSW 14 | S 13 | W 10 | SE 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 12 | W 10 | S 15 | S 15 | W 10 | — | — | WSW 15 | — | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
20 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 45 | — | 22 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 15 | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 18 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | S 6 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | — |
— | 3 | 22 | 19 | 44 | 47 | 74 | — | — | — | 16 | 35 | 123 | 444 | 3904 | 2626 | 1553 | 1373 | 466 | 743 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 289 | 98 | 117 | 135 | 10 | 40 | 98 | 281 | 746 | 506 | 784 | 331 | 438 | 98 | 98 | 425 | 74 |
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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.










