
Surf Forecasts:
Ownachincha surf forecast from 27 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,026 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with SSW 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 (Oct 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 31st Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 31st Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 28th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | WSW 12 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4071 | 472 | 1026 | 215 | 148 | 62 | 158 | 396 | 628 | 343 | 130 | 55 | 36 | 36 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:34PM3.59m | 5:55AM3.63m | 6:17PM3.54m | 6:39AM3.56m | 7:03PM3.40m | 7:27AM3.41m | 7:52PM3.20m | 8:19AM3.20m | 8:48PM2.97m | 9:20AM2.98m | 9:55PM2.77m | 10:33AM2.82m | 11:12PM2.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:29AM0.04m | 11:47PM0.06m | 12:10PM0.07m | 00:29AM0.14m | 12:56PM0.19m | 1:15AM0.28m | 1:46PM0.37m | 2:08AM0.48m | 2:46PM0.58m | 3:13AM0.68m | 3:59PM0.76m | 4:31AM0.82m | 5:21PM0.84m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | W 10 | S 11 | SW 11 |
683 | 398 | 74 | 79 | 58 | 25 | 9 | 23 | 172 | 343 | 130 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 13 | — | SW 15 | WSW 13 | S 18 | S 18 | — | S 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 8 | WSW 12 | SE 4 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 7 | S 12 | S 11 | W 10 | S 16 |
604 | 472 | — | 8 | 141 | 6 | 6 | — | 4 | 123 | 98 | 44 | 27 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 13 | — | S 16 | SW 10 | WSW 12 | S 12 | WSW 11 | SE 4 | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 |
386 | 198 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | 5 | 16 | 55 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | W 4 | SW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
4071 | 27 | 1026 | 215 | 148 | 62 | 158 | 396 | 628 | — | — | — | 13 | — | 2 | 6 | 43 | 151 | 205 | 320 | 362 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 834 | 897 | 346 | 98 | 98 | 289 | 289 | 298 | 88 | 84 | 54 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 88 | 84 | 88 | 88 |
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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.










