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Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 19 Jan 2026 IST
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Ownachincha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
9.7° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The surf forecast for Ownachincha over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 12 days are 3.0m 20s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 19th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 25th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 24th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 20s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Mon morning). Mainly gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
2
3
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSE
0.4
WSW
1.4
SE
3
SSE
2.5
S
2
SSW
1.4
SSE
0.9
S
0.9
SW
1.1
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.7
WSW
3
WSW
1.5
WSW
2.4
SE
0.5
WSW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)616588887161514816161719201781312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)518910390490347221388349525229244657151710202067676512796819586
Wind
(km/h)
30
WNW
10
W
40
ESE
40
SE
25
S
25
SW
40
ESE
45
NE
30
NNW
10
NW
20
W
40
ESE
30
SE
35
E
35
NNE
25
NW
30
W
10
WNW
20
NNW
35
NNW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		oncross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		offcrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:39PM
3.17
5:58AM
3.28
6:14PM
3.24
6:33AM
3.33
6:50PM
3.28
7:10AM
3.34
7:27PM
3.27
7:48AM
3.30
8:07PM
3.21
8:29AM
3.21
8:51PM
3.11
9:15AM
3.08
9:40PM
2.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:41AM
0.43
11:56PM
0.37
12:17PM
0.37
12:31AM
0.32
12:52PM
0.34
1:06AM
0.31
1:27PM
0.36
1:42AM
0.35
2:04PM
0.41
2:21AM
0.42
2:44PM
0.50
3:05AM
0.54
3:31PM
0.62
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise8:30--8:30--8:29--8:27--8:26--8:26--8:25--
Sunset-5:00--5:02--5:05--5:06--5:07--5:09--5:10-
light rain
clear
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
2-122231811--1-213--2---
Temp. °C679998876888776687787
Feels °C (?)-132040-1-3-143-10-2-4-124101
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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 12 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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