Ownachincha Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
16.3°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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, W swell with 816 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 19th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
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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
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SW
5
1.2
WSW
9
0.5
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
5
0.7
S
6
0.5
SW
7
0.5
SW
8
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
S
13
0.7
WSW
3
0.4
SW
7
0.7
W
3
0.4
SW
6
0.1
S
18
1.3
SW
5
2.4
W
8
0.6
SSW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.6
SW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
28
227
13
61
30
23
31
42
8
4
10
15
10
15
7
77
816
34
35
31
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
35
SW
20
W
25
W
30
NW
20
NW
25
NW
25
W
35
WSW
25
WNW
35
WNW
15
W
30
SW
40
SSW
30
W
35
W
35
W
20
WSW
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:03AM3.59m
7:23PM3.55m
7:40AM3.50m
7:59PM3.40m
8:17AM3.34m
8:36PM3.18m
8:54AM3.13m
9:13PM2.94m
9:33AM2.88m
9:54PM2.68m
10:18AM2.64m
10:44PM2.44m
11:17AM2.42m
11:55PM2.28m
Low Tide
1:20PM0.06m
1:37AM0.15m
1:55PM0.18m
2:10AM0.30m
2:29PM0.36m
2:44AM0.49m
3:05PM0.58m
3:20AM0.71m
3:46PM0.82m
4:03AM0.93m
4:37PM1.05m
5:02AM1.14m
5:50PM1.21m
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7:05
7:07
7:09
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:55
7:53
7:51
7:49
7:46
7:44
7:42
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Temp °C
18
17
18
18
18
17
16
17
14
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15
17
17
14
14
15
Feels °C
18
15
18
16
14
14
10
12
11
11
10
11
8
9
8
10
11
10
6
6
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).

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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