Ownachincha Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
17.6°C
1.2° 

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, WSW swell with 574 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 1st Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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SSW
8
0.2
SSW
12
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SSW
12
0.4
S
6
0.5
SE
6
0.6
S
6
0.6
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6
0.5
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7
0.8
S
6
1.5
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8
1.4
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9
0.7
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8
1.5
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7
1.7
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8
0.7
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7
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SW
7
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SW
6
0.9
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5
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S
6
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W
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0.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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14
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51
258
315
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44
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16
36
26
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
20
NE
20
NE
15
SSE
10
WNW
5
NW
30
WSW
25
SE
20
WSW
40
W
20
SW
25
WSW
35
W
30
WNW
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25
WSW
30
SW
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High Tide
5:09PM3.01m
5:26AM3.05m
5:44PM3.19m
6:00AM3.22m
6:17PM3.34m
6:33AM3.35m
6:51PM3.43m
7:07AM3.43m
7:25PM3.46m
7:42AM3.44m
8:01PM3.43m
8:19AM3.39m
8:40PM3.32m
Low Tide
11:05AM0.62m
11:26PM0.54m
11:41AM0.44m
00:01AM0.38m
12:15PM0.30m
00:34AM0.27m
12:49PM0.21m
1:06AM0.21m
1:22PM0.18m
1:39AM0.21m
1:55PM0.21m
2:13AM0.26m
2:31PM0.29m
2:50AM0.38m
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Temp °C
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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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