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Ownachincha surfForecast / Cork / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 04 Mar 2025 IST
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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
9.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ownachincha this week:

The surf forecast for Ownachincha over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ownachincha in the next 12 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 08) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 7th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 8th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 8th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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

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Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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 (?)
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
S
0.8
S
1.2
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.3
SSE
0.9
SE
0.8
SSE
0.4
WSW
2.3
SE
1.6
SE
0.7
S
0.3
WSW
0.3
SSW
1.1
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SSE
0.8
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.1
W
3.5
SE
1.4
SSE
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.5
WSW
1.9
SE
2.4
SW
Period(s) (?)121211444567771277812887786612131312121298151414617
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2914131826267316415467595855825458301214350356733161516131111315462562593251112133231
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
25
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
30
SSE
30
S
10
WSW
15
ENE
35
E
35
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
35
NE
30
NE
35
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
30
ENE
25
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
SE
5
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
30
S
35
S
30
S
40
SE
45
SE
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffcrossglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:17PM
3.45
8:42AM
3.27
9:07PM
3.18
9:35AM
2.96
10:05PM
2.90
10:40AM
2.68
11:19PM
2.67
12:04PM
2.51
12:49AM
2.59
1:34PM
2.53
2:10AM
2.69
2:43PM
2.69
3:10AM
2.88
3:34PM
2.90
3:56AM
3.07
4:15PM
3.08
4:34AM
3.22
4:51PM
3.23
5:09AM
3.33
5:25PM
3.33
5:42AM
3.39
5:57PM
3.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:11PM
0.20
2:36AM
0.28
2:59PM
0.45
3:30AM
0.55
3:56PM
0.72
4:37AM
0.82
5:11PM
0.95
6:06AM
0.99
6:46PM
1.03
7:38AM
0.97
8:10PM
0.94
8:50AM
0.83
9:13PM
0.76
9:42AM
0.66
10:00PM
0.58
10:23AM
0.50
10:38PM
0.42
10:57AM
0.38
11:10PM
0.31
11:27AM
0.30
11:41PM
0.24
11:56AM
0.26
12:10AM
0.23
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunrise7:15--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:54--6:52--6:50--
Sunset-6:20--6:22--6:23--6:24--6:27--6:29--6:30--6:31--6:34--6:36--6:37--6:38-
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Rain (mm)
---------1814-24----1------------2-37
Temp. °C77899101010989101010101111910109776567788999999
Feels °C (?)213334444423654445663012234334212-1-13

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 6°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Fri night, light winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, calm by Wed night).

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu morning, strong winds from the SE by Sat afternoon).

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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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