Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

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Ownachincha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
12.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 12 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 29) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 29) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 29th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ownachincha over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun night, light winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, near gales from the SW by Fri night).

Sun
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
W
1.1
W
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.2
SSW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
S
1
SSW
0.5
WSW
0.6
SW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)1048813111116676677786912124
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)24536311743494725916857801071352692331221668210630
Wind
(km/h)
40
WNW
45
WNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
W
20
SW
25
W
25
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
35
W
40
WSW
40
WSW
35
SW
35
NW
25
WNW
25
NW
15
WNW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscrosscrosscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:45PM
2.99
7:05AM
3.03
7:23PM
2.89
7:44AM
2.91
8:04PM
2.78
8:28AM
2.80
8:51PM
2.67
9:19AM
2.71
9:47PM
2.60
10:18AM
2.66
10:51PM
2.59
11:25AM
2.69
12:00AM
2.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:55AM
0.60
1:19PM
0.68
1:34AM
0.71
2:01PM
0.80
2:18AM
0.82
2:49PM
0.90
3:10AM
0.92
3:47PM
0.96
4:13AM
0.97
4:54PM
0.96
5:22AM
0.94
6:01PM
0.88
6:28AM
0.83
Sun
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunrise--8:07--8:08--8:11--8:11--8:14--8:15--8:17
Sunset4:37--4:36--4:35--4:34--4:32--4:31--4:30--
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-11----31-1-1--26----
Temp. °C109101079911131313131210101111910910
Feels °C (?)10232564991195114-12355
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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 12 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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