Sticking of core layer is suppressed, and deterioration of sensitivity of a sensor is prevented. An optical waveguide (10) includes a substrate (15), a core layer (11), a support, and a protrusion (18). The core layer (11) can transmit light. The support connects at least a portion of the substrate (15) and a portion of the core layer (11) together. The support supports the core layer (11). The protrusion (18) is arranged at a position different from a position of the support in a space between the substrate (15) and the core layer (11). The protrusion (18) has a maximum height at a position deviated from a central position cp of the core layer (11) in a width direction. The protrusion (18) protrudes toward the core layer (11) from the substrate (15).