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Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
15.6°C
1.4° 

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, WSW swell with 854 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 12th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
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0
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0
0
0
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.2
W
10
0.3
SW
6
1.3
SSE
5
1.5
S
6
0.7
WSW
11
1
S
7
1.8
SSW
6
1.8
SSW
9
1.8
SW
8
1.3
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
6
2.4
SSW
7
2.1
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
68
23
21
8
6
72
167
116
102
237
464
450
180
213
555
564
191
94
57
27
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
40
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
10
S
30
SE
25
ESE
20
WSW
15
S
35
S
35
W
40
WSW
30
WSW
40
SSW
50
SSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
W
35
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:42AM3.29m
5:03PM3.41m
5:23AM3.44m
5:42PM3.49m
6:00AM3.51m
6:19PM3.50m
6:36AM3.51m
6:54PM3.43m
7:11AM3.43m
7:29PM3.30m
7:47AM3.29m
8:05PM3.12m
8:23AM3.11m
8:41PM2.91m
Low Tide
11:05AM0.24m
11:25PM0.20m
11:42AM0.15m
00:00AM0.15m
12:17PM0.13m
00:33AM0.16m
12:51PM0.17m
1:05AM0.23m
1:24PM0.27m
1:36AM0.35m
1:57PM0.43m
2:10AM0.52m
2:32PM0.62m
2:46AM0.71m
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Temp °C
14
14
12
13
13
12
15
16
16
15
17
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15
15
15
12
11
12
13
11
Feels °C
6
6
5
8
8
10
13
16
15
14
12
9
7
9
9
6
9
7
7
6
6
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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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