Ownachincha Surf Break

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Issued: 6 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
15.2° C

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 21s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 21s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 0.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 12th Jul)0.5ft (0.2m) 21s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 12th Jul)0.5ft (0.2m) 21s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 13th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning).

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
24
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
16
4
4
17
3
3
3
6
6
6
8
7
6
3
6
6
11
25
45
22
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
0
NW
15
WSW
5
NNW
5
SW
20
WSW
10
NW
0
WNW
10
SW
15
NE
10
N
15
N
25
N
35
N
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
NNE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
10:19PM2.93m
10:43AM2.85m
11:10PM2.86m
11:39AM2.80m
00:10AM2.81m
12:42PM2.79m
1:17AM2.81m
1:51PM2.84m
2:26AM2.88m
2:59PM2.98m
3:32AM3.02m
4:02PM3.17m
Low Tide
4:13PM0.70m
4:40AM0.74m
5:03PM0.76m
5:33AM0.79m
6:01PM0.80m
6:35AM0.80m
7:07PM0.79m
7:42AM0.77m
8:17PM0.72m
8:50AM0.68m
9:25PM0.59m
9:54AM0.53m
10:28PM0.42m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:26
5:28
5:28
5:30
5:31
5:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:53
9:53
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:51
9:50
 mm
1
Temp °C
18
19
17
18
21
20
19
19
18
19
21
21
22
24
16
20
23
19
19
23
24
Feels °C
16
17
15
17
20
20
17
17
17
19
21
21
23
23
12
14
19
15
14
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
E
4
0.4
ENE
5
0.5
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
21
16
4
3
17
3
3
2
6
3
6
8
1
9
16
36
6
5
25
45
22
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
18
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
S
17
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
1
2
1
1
1
3
6
2
6
7
2
2
6
1
11
9
24
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
5
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
21
0.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
2
2
4
1
2
3
6
2
3
3
6
6
3
1
2
9
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
2
0.4
WNW
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
WNW
3
0.2
NNE
2
0.2
N
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
1.1
E
5
0.7
E
5
1.6
E
6
1.8
E
6
2
E
7
Energy kJ
1
3
1
3
1
1
3
4
64
21
160
253
407
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
107
107
107
94
117
88
88
117
106
88
117
28
54
306
88
154
154
97
97
84
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cork
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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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