Ownahincha Surf Report
Ownahincha — surf & tide guide
Ownahincha is a beach in Cork, Ireland. It works best on a SSE–SW swell with NNW–NE winds blowing offshore. The beach faces SSW. Ideal size is 0.6–2.5 m at 8–14 s.
- Break type
- beach
- Faces
- SSW (195°)
- Best swell
- SSE–SW · 0.6–2.5 m · 8–14 s
- Best wind
- NNW–NE (offshore)
- Best tide
- best around mid tide
- Tidal range
- moderate (~3.6 m)
- Coordinates
- 51.5740, -8.9110
- Region
- Cork, Ireland
Ownahincha has semidiurnal (two highs a day) tides with an approximate moderate range of 3.6 m. Works most tides. More Cork spots →
About Ownahincha
Ownahincha is a sandy south-facing beach a short drive from Rosscarbery in west Cork. It sits beside the more exposed Long Strand but is more sheltered and more forgiving - a popular pick for beginners and families on smaller summer S swells.
The beach catches S to SW swells and works on N offshore winds. Mid tide is the sweet spot. There's a holiday park and caravan area behind the beach, which makes it busy in summer but ensures plenty of parking.
Hazards & Notes
- Busy with families in summer
- Rip current can form between sand bars on bigger swells
- South-facing - mostly flat when the Atlantic is firing on the west
- Cold water · proper wetsuit needed outside high summer
14-Day Forecast
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