Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, E swell with 55 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ibiza - Cala Nova this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ibiza - Cala Nova in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get straight into it. I’ll be honest with you — this is a tough stretch for Ibiza’s Cala Nova. We’re looking at a 16-day window that’s mostly flat or tiny, with junk winds. The only flash of something interesting comes right at the tail end, but we’ll get to that.
Thursday 27th August through to Thursday 10th September is a real struggle. The energy is weak, with combined swell energy sitting between 1 and 53 (very weak to weak), and the waves barely tickle 3ft at best. Swell periods are short — 4 to 6 seconds — so it’s all windswell, no real power. Winds are mostly cross or onshore, though there are a few mornings with glassy or light offshore conditions. Those moments — like Friday 28th morning with a clean NW offshore, or Monday 31st morning with glass — might look tempting, but the swell is just too small and weak to give you anything rideable. You’d be floating around.
There’s a real gap in quality here. Nothing worth paddling out for until the very end of the period.
Thursday 10th September is the one standout. By the afternoon, a SW swell arrives at 8ft, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1209 (very strong energy). That’s a big spike. But – and it’s a big but – the guidance says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. Cala Nova is a beach and reef setup, and the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, which will add some chop. For experienced surfers, this could be a wild, powerful session, but it’s not for beginners. The swell direction is SW, which is not the ideal SE for this spot, so expect some bumpy, raw waves. This is a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not locked in.
Friday 11th September morning, the swell drops to 3ft from the SSW at 10 seconds, with combined energy at 109 (moderate). A light cross-shore wind keeps things tidy, but it’s a big drop from the day before.
Overall, the water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit surprises. But if you’re looking for a proper surf, this is a barren run. The only window for a real wave is that Thursday 10th afternoon – and it’s a big, messy, expert-only affair. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 |
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 kJ | 3 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 37 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 32 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:53PM0.14m | 10:20PM0.14m | 7:58AM0.05m | 10:43PM0.14m | 9:28AM0.06m | 11:05PM0.13m | 10:39AM0.07m | 11:24PM0.12m | 11:43AM0.08m | 11:41PM0.11m | 12:46PM0.09m | 11:53PM0.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:54PM0.01m | 6:53AM0.05m | 2:36PM0.02m | 6:20AM0.05m | 3:22PM0.02m | 6:16AM0.05m | 4:08PM0.03m | 6:17AM0.05m | 5:03PM0.05m | 6:27AM0.04m | 6:10PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | 8:34 | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | ESE 4 | NE 5 | — | ESE 4 | — | NNE 4 | N 6 | — | E 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 37 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 8 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | NNE 5 | SW 5 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | N 4 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | WNW 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | — | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | — | E 5 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 3 | 39 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | — | 9 | 10 | — | 11 | 15 | 26 | 32 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 571 | 137 | 565 | 159 | 130 | 130 | 559 | 559 | 608 | 559 | 559 | 608 | 562 | 562 | 608 | 559 | 559 | 608 | 559 |
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