
Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ENE swell with 68 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 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m looking at the charts for Ibiza – Cala Nova, and I gotta be straight with you, mate. It’s a tough stretch ahead.
The water here is sitting at a balmy 83°F right now, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s firing.
Looking at the whole 16-day window, from now through to the 23rd of September, there’s honestly nothing that gets the heart pumping. We’ve got a long gap of flat, poor, or just junky conditions. The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday (the 8th) and Wednesday (the 9th) show tiny, weak swell—like 1ft to 3ft—with periods under 8 seconds, and winds that are mostly cross or onshore, so the wave quality is just not there. The combined energy is barely registering, often in single digits or low 30s.
We see a bit of a glimmer on Sunday the 13th morning, where it goes glassy with a 2ft SE swell, but the period is short at 5 seconds and the energy is weak (15). It’s just not enough to get excited about.
Things stay small and mostly messy right through the next week. There’s a period from the 15th to the 17th where it’s almost flat, with swell heights under 1ft and no energy to speak of. The wind does turn offshore from the NW and NNE on a few mornings, like the 14th and 17th, but there’s literally nothing to surf.
Towards the very end, on the 22nd and 23rd of September, we get some strong offshore winds from the NNW—28 mph on the Tuesday morning—which will blow the surface clean, but the swell is still only 2ft to 2ft with a short period. The energy picks up a little to 50 on the 23rd afternoon, but that’s still weak. It’s going to be clean but tiny and hard work.
Honestly, for the whole 16 days, there isn’t a single standout session. The swell never gets over 3ft, the period is always short, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross. This stretch is a real dud for Cala Nova. With the beach and reef setup and the onshore winds, it’d actually be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddler on a few of those afternoons.
Keep the board waxed, but don’t rush to the water. Forecasts can change, but right now, patience is the name of the game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | — | S 2 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | ENE 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | SSE 3 | E 5 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 1 | 21 | 23 | 4 | 68 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 8:33PM0.15m | 9:13PM0.15m | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:40AM0.01m | 12:46PM0.01m | 5:28AM0.04m | 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 | |||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | E 5 | S 3 | N 6 | NNE 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | NNE 6 | SSE 5 | NE 7 |
— | — | — | 13 | 4 | 294 | 145 | 101 | 22 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | — | NE 6 | — | — | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | SSE 4 | NNE 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 7 | NNW 5 | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | NE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 2 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | NNE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | E 5 | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 21 | 23 | 85 | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 562 | 562 | 646 | 243 | 269 | 174 | 130 | 165 | 163 | 271 | 608 | 559 | 314 | 608 | 163 | 188 | 511 | 180 | 560 | 576 | 559 |
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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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