Surf Forecasts:
Ownachincha surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SW swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | SW 7 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 13 | SSE 4 | SE 5 |
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 kJ | 15 | 17 | 35 | 66 | 133 | 47 | 54 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:54PM2.68m | 10:18AM2.64m | 10:44PM2.44m | 11:17AM2.42m | 11:55PM2.28m | 12:40PM2.32m | 1:28AM2.26m | 2:11PM2.38m | 2:46AM2.41m | 3:14PM2.57m | 3:38AM2.63m | 3:59PM2.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:03AM0.93m | 4:37PM1.05m | 5:02AM1.14m | 5:50PM1.21m | 6:27AM1.25m | 7:22PM1.24m | 7:57AM1.20m | 8:39PM1.12m | 9:04AM1.04m | 9:34PM0.93m | 9:53AM0.82m | 10:17PM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | 7:46 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 7 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 4 | SW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | SSE 4 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 8 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 45 | 54 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | W 10 | S 12 | S 12 | W 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 10 | SSW 13 | — | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 6 | W 13 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 2 | 17 | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 13 | W 12 | S 18 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 12 | S 12 | W 12 | W 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | W 3 | — | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | NNE 2 |
| kJ | 15 | 1 | 35 | 66 | 133 | 47 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 472 | 98 | 433 | 98 | 497 | 74 | 74 | 98 | 28 | 88 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 31 | 28 | 86 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 88 |
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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).
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