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Lat Long: 51.56° N 9.00° W

Ownachincha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ownachincha sea temperature is
14.5°C
1.3° 

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


Ownachincha surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 3,587 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 27th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat morning, moderate winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Mon night, moderate winds from the SW by Wed night).

Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
0.9
SW
9
3
SSW
8
3
SW
11
1.5
W
12
1.3
SSW
10
1.1
SSW
9
1.1
SSW
8
2.5
S
8
3.5
SSW
9
3.5
SSW
12
2.3
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.5
SSW
9
1.4
SSW
8
1.1
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
1.1
S
5
1.9
S
6
3
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
189
83
118
1267
2469
694
305
207
157
923
2272
3587
1619
1192
338
219
131
62
53
270
1207
Wind (km/h)
40
NW
40
WNW
25
WSW
60
SSW
50
WNW
50
WNW
35
WNW
35
W
30
SSW
45
SW
50
SSW
50
WSW
45
W
40
W
40
WSW
40
WSW
30
SW
20
SSW
40
S
55
SSE
25
W
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:57PM3.01m
4:17AM3.09m
4:36PM3.23m
4:55AM3.32m
5:14PM3.42m
5:34AM3.50m
5:54PM3.55m
6:14AM3.61m
6:34PM3.59m
6:55AM3.63m
7:17PM3.54m
7:39AM3.56m
8:03PM3.40m
Low Tide
10:15PM0.50m
10:33AM0.41m
10:53PM0.31m
11:11AM0.23m
11:30PM0.16m
11:49AM0.10m
00:08AM0.07m
12:29PM0.04m
00:47AM0.06m
1:10PM0.07m
1:29AM0.14m
1:56PM0.19m
2:15AM0.28m
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Temp °C
11
11
12
16
13
11
12
12
14
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16
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11
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14
14
14
14
14
Feels °C
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5
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9
8
6
2
1
5
7
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11
6
4
4
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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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