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

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Ownachincha

Issued: 6 am 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
14.2° C

1.1°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 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,872 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) 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 0.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 6th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
13
1.3
S
5
3.5
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
9
1.1
S
8
1.1
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
7
1.5
S
6
1.4
S
7
1
SSW
8
1.2
SW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.8
SW
6
0.9
SW
4
2.3
SSW
7
1.3
W
13
1.5
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
825
700
183
93
88
1872
791
169
161
163
194
203
123
152
91
56
22
469
599
234
129
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
45
WNW
20
W
20
SSW
35
S
35
SSE
30
NW
35
W
30
SW
35
SSW
35
SSW
25
WNW
30
W
35
W
25
W
25
WSW
25
SW
40
S
20
WSW
30
WNW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
8:37PM2.95m
8:55AM2.83m
9:18PM2.86m
9:38AM2.75m
10:03PM2.78m
10:26AM2.68m
10:53PM2.72m
11:20AM2.65m
11:50PM2.71m
12:21PM2.67m
00:52AM2.75m
1:25PM2.75m
1:56AM2.86m
Low Tide
2:29PM0.66m
2:55AM0.74m
3:12PM0.75m
3:39AM0.83m
3:58PM0.83m
4:28AM0.89m
4:49PM0.89m
5:23AM0.92m
5:47PM0.91m
6:22AM0.89m
6:48PM0.87m
7:22AM0.81m
7:49PM0.77m
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:46
9:47
9:49
9:50
9:51
9:51
 mm
1
1
2
5
13
1
2
9
1
2
20
Temp °C
13
12
11
13
12
14
15
14
14
14
14
13
13
13
12
13
13
14
14
15
13
Feels °C
4
3
4
6
5
8
8
6
10
8
8
11
6
5
6
8
8
10
10
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
2.3
SSE
9
1.1
S
8
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
12
1.4
S
7
1
SSW
8
0.1
S
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
1.3
W
13
0.7
WSW
14
0.5
W
12
Energy kJ
825
700
183
93
48
13
791
169
49
68
54
203
123
3
11
20
10
599
204
75
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.6
SW
8
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.7
WSW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
8
0.3
WSW
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
21
45
18
17
17
129
147
6
6
6
112
24
3
2
2
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
E
6
0.4
WSW
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
20
17
1
41
3
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
SW
7
1.3
S
5
3.5
SSE
9
0.6
W
3
0.8
W
4
1.1
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
7
1.5
S
6
0.5
W
3
0.4
W
3
1.2
SW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.8
SW
6
0.9
SW
4
2.3
SSW
7
1.9
SSW
8
1.5
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
7
Energy kJ
10
25
3
43
88
1872
7
19
161
163
194
5
3
152
91
56
22
469
403
234
129
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
4
3
3
1
1
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
4
1
Distance (km)
641
706
74
98
107
86
271
225
301
303
294
98
74
434
74
74
98
246
264
408
74
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
3
3
3
1
3
2
2
3
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
7
8
7
6
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
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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