
Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ENE swell with 186 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. Looking at the forecast for Cala-Nova over the next couple of weeks, and I gotta say, it's a bit of a heartbreaker. We're staring down a long stretch of flat, small, and messy conditions, with only a whisper of something slightly more interesting way out on the horizon. If you're Jonesing for a wave, you're gonna have to pick your moments, and even then, it's a lean time.
The whole period starts off poor. For the next week and a half, we've got tiny swell, mostly under 2ft, and it's coming from all sorts of angles without any real energy. The combined swell energy is weak, with values in the single digits to low tens (like 6 and 13). The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, which is just enough to mess up the already tiny surf. There will be some glassy moments, like Thursday morning the 11th, but even then, there's just nothing to ride. This stretch is a real test of patience.
Now, one thing I gotta point out: the water here is roasting. We're talking 83°F, which is a solid 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That's proper unusual, and it makes the flat spells even more frustrating – it's like a bathtub out there with no waves.
Then, things get a little weird. Around Thursday the 17th, a pulse of energy shows up, bringing the swell up to 5ft to 6ft. The energy jumps to moderate (138-186), but the wind is howling from the NE at 19 mph, and it's onshore and lumpy. This isn't clean surf; it's a mess. At 6ft, it's pushing past the beginner zone, and with that wind, it's not going to be pretty for anyone. This looks more like a session for the kite surfers than us paddle surfers, to be honest.
The following week, from the 18th to the 20th, we finally see some cleaner waves with the swell direction shifting. The 20th looks like our best bet, with the swell holding around 5ft to 6ft from the ESE and the energy getting strong (175-249). The wind is light from the south, but it's still cross-on. The period is only 6-7 seconds, so it's not a powerful groundswell, but it's the closest thing we'll get to a proper surf. It's not going to be epic, but it might be rideable. After that, it drops right back off again to tiny, weak conditions for the rest of the period.
So there you have it. A whole lot of waiting for one or two marginal windows. The 20th is the standout, but it's not a guaranteed gem by any stretch – more like promising but with a caveat. Hang tight, this blank run is a bit of a bummer, but it won't stay flat forever.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | E 3 |
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364 | 50 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:04AM0.05m | 9:48PM0.15m | 9:11AM0.06m | 10:19PM0.13m | 10:14AM0.07m | 10:47PM0.12m | 11:05AM0.08m | 11:08PM0.10m | 11:57AM0.10m | 11:21PM0.08m | 12:49PM0.11m | 11:23PM0.07m | 1:46PM0.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:47PM0.02m | 5:22AM0.05m | 2:46PM0.02m | 5:24AM0.05m | 3:43PM0.03m | 5:28AM0.04m | 4:47PM0.04m | 5:33AM0.04m | 6:01PM0.05m | 5:43AM0.04m | 7:28PM0.06m | 5:48AM0.03m | |||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | NNE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | S 3 | NNE 8 |
1 | 162 | 47 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 7 | E 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | SE 6 | NE 5 | — | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 |
1 | 2 | 13 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 5 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | E 3 |
364 | 50 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 130 | 608 | 163 | 559 | 608 | 559 | 559 | 682 | 535 | 535 | 608 | 511 | 363 | 608 | 559 | 878 | 638 | 573 | 1036 | 243 | |
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Information about the Ibiza - Cala Nova Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ibiza - Cala Nova provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ibiza - Cala Nova can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ibiza - Cala Nova 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 (Ibiza - Cala Nova) 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 Ibiza - Cala Nova 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.
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