
Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, ESE swell with 31 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 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty barren for waves around here. We've got a long stretch of flat, small, and messy conditions ahead, so don't be planning any dawn patrol heroics just yet.
The good news is that we're starting to see a little life in the forecast towards the end of the window, but it's a long way off. Keep the boards in the car, but maybe don't wax them up just yet.
First up, nothing doing. The waves are basically non-existent for the first week and a half. We see some tiny pulses of energy, but nothing that will give you a ride worth paddling for. Swell energy is weak, ranging from just a single digit value up to the low twenties (2-23) in the combined energy department. The wind, when it's not glassy, is onshore or cross-onshore, chopping up the already tiny surf. It's a classic summer flat spell. There are a few glassy mornings, like on the 4th, 5th, and 12th, but there's just no swell to make anything of them. It's flat, it's small, it's a good time to work on your tan.
Even the slightly bigger pulses of swell we see around the 8th and 9th of August, getting up to 2ft, are still wrapped in poor conditions. The energy is weak (19-23), the period is short, and the wind is messy. It just isn't going to come together for a proper surf.
Now, there is one small glimmer of hope at the very end of the forecast period. On the morning of Tuesday, the 18th of August, the models are showing something a little different. We have a pulse of swell coming from the ENE at 4ft, with a period of 5 seconds. The combined swell energy jumps to 74, which is still moderate, but a big step up from what we've seen. The wind is showing as a light cross-offshore from the North, which would keep things clean. The wave comment is even "poor surf conditions," so we're not talking about perfection here, but it's the only time in the next two weeks where we might have something rideable.
This is pointing at our local spot, Cala Nova (Ibiza). It's a beach and reef setup, so a long period swell isn't ideal as it can make it break a bit straight, but with a short period like this, it should be a bit more manageable. It's a beginner-friendly wave, and this size is right in that sweet spot, not too big. This is a long-range call, so I wouldn't book the day off work just yet, but it's something to keep an eye on.
So there you have it. A whole load of nothing, with one slim chance of a surf on the 18th. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so at least it'll be warm when you're floating around doing nothing.
It's definitely a "watch and wait" kind of forecast. The models could easily change for the better, so don't give up hope, but for now, keep the wetsuit on a hanger.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 7 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:37AM0.13m | 12:37PM0.06m | 00:53AM0.12m | 2:17PM0.07m | 1:04AM0.10m | 4:04PM0.08m | 1:06AM0.09m | 5:30PM0.10m | 6:35PM0.12m | 7:28PM0.13m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27AM0.05m | 5:12PM0.04m | 8:31AM0.04m | 6:11PM0.06m | 8:39AM0.03m | 7:44PM0.08m | 9:03AM0.03m | 9:29AM0.02m | 10:14AM0.01m | ||||||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSW 3 | ESE 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | N 6 | — | — |
3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 4 | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | NE 5 | — | W 6 | N 7 | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | N 5 | E 5 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 565 | 363 | 808 | 571 | 535 | 883 | 570 | 511 | 682 | 531 | 560 | 608 | 163 | 594 | 608 | 565 | 594 | 874 | 608 |
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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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