Ownachincha Surf Break

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Issued: 12 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
16.4° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, WSW swell with 311 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 2nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 2nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 29th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
6
1.7
S
7
1.4
S
7
1.3
SSW
7
1.2
SW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.3
WSW
11
0.7
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1
S
6
0.8
SW
10
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
SW
6
0.6
SW
5
0.8
SW
7
0.6
SW
8
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.5
SW
10
0.7
SW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
270
194
168
135
56
24
32
100
84
115
78
39
9
19
55
40
10
10
51
12
Wind (km/h)
30
S
30
SW
25
W
35
WSW
35
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
35
SSW
25
WSW
30
WNW
20
NW
5
SW
30
SW
30
W
10
WNW
25
WNW
5
N
10
SSE
25
WSW
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:27PM2.85m
4:48AM2.84m
5:09PM2.95m
5:29AM2.92m
5:49PM3.03m
6:07AM2.99m
6:27PM3.09m
6:45AM3.04m
7:04PM3.12m
7:21AM3.06m
7:41PM3.13m
7:57AM3.05m
8:17PM3.10m
Low Tide
10:19AM0.78m
10:45PM0.74m
11:02AM0.70m
11:26PM0.66m
11:42AM0.62m
00:06AM0.60m
12:21PM0.55m
00:44AM0.55m
12:59PM0.51m
1:22AM0.53m
1:37PM0.50m
1:59AM0.55m
2:14PM0.52m
2:36AM0.58m
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:55
9:55
9:55
 mm
1
1
1
4
Temp °C
17
16
15
15
15
14
15
15
16
17
18
14
14
14
15
18
18
14
14
15
15
Feels °C
13
12
11
8
8
10
12
12
10
12
13
9
10
9
10
15
14
13
11
11
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
1.4
S
7
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
WSW
12
0.8
SSW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
1
S
6
0.8
SW
10
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
9
0.8
SW
7
0.6
SW
8
0.3
SW
6
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
23
43
194
42
48
56
12
17
17
84
115
78
39
9
2
55
40
6
10
6
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
2
2
44
11
41
46
24
10
2
37
16
6
6
6
3
2
8
10
3
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
3
40
18
16
15
5
2
6
6
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
6
1.7
S
7
0.4
WSW
3
1.3
SSW
7
1.2
SW
7
0.5
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
0.4
WSW
3
0.7
W
4
0.4
NW
3
0.4
SW
6
0.6
SW
5
0.7
W
4
0.5
NW
3
0.5
SW
10
0.7
SW
4
Energy kJ
202
270
3
168
135
20
32
100
3
12
2
9
19
15
5
51
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
107
302
74
472
434
74
98
98
141
98
74
282
28
304
290
10
297
10
31
98
290
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
8
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
9
5
4
7
5
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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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