Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, ESE swell with 25 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 0.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – it’s been a rough stretch in the water, and if you’re looking to score, you’re gonna need some patience.
The whole 16-day window looks pretty dismal overall. We’ve got a long, long gap of practically nothing to start. The first actual surf recommendation pops up on 15 September, a full two weeks out. Before that, it’s basically a flat spell or tiny, messy junk. Even that first day on the 15th isn’t anything to write home about.
For the first half of the period, from Tuesday morning 01 September right through to Monday afternoon 14 September, don’t bother paddling out. We’re talking an endless run of “poor surf conditions.” Waves are mostly under 2 ft, with a few days of flat calm or near-flat. The swell direction is all over the place – mostly from the east and southeast – and the period is short, barely 4 to 5 seconds. The wind is nearly always cross-on or onshore, keeping things choppy. A couple of mornings like Thursday 03 September and Monday 07 September do see some clean conditions with lighter winds, but there’s just no swell to ride. Combined wave energy is almost always in the single digits – a few stray readings hit 19 or 20, but that still barely registers.
The only real standout, and it’s a skinny one, is Cala-Nova (Ibiza - Cala Nova) on Tuesday morning 15 September. We get a gift of offshore wind from the northwest at 10 km/h, which makes for clean conditions. The swell comes up to 3 ft from the northeast, with a period of 7 seconds – not a groundswell, but a bump worth looking at. The combined swell energy also bumps up to 85, which is at least moderate and miles better than the weeks prior. This is a beach and reef setup, and the water is sitting at 82°F, which is much warmer than usual for the time of year. However, this spot can get crowded sometimes, so if you do go, paddle out early.
Wednesday morning 16 September is the next in line – 2 ft northeast swell, period of 8 seconds, and clean with an offshore breeze from the northeast. Combined energy is 76, so still moderate. Not as big as Tuesday, but still surfable.
So look, it’s a long dry spell before we get even a small window. That Tuesday morning on 15 September is your only real chance for a clean, surfable wave, and it’s still only a modest 3 ft. For this area, a blank run like this is more normal than not when there’s no proper swell showing. Forecasts change, but right now I’d hold off checking the charts until we get closer to mid-month.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | SSE 2 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SSE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 |
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10 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:46PM0.09m | 11:53PM0.09m | 1:58PM0.10m | 11:55PM0.08m | 3:13PM0.11m | 4:38PM0.12m | 5:54PM0.13m | 6:58PM0.14m | 7:48PM0.15m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:10PM0.06m | 6:41AM0.03m | 7:49PM0.07m | 7:06AM0.03m | 7:33AM0.02m | 8:19AM0.02m | 9:16AM0.02m | 10:26AM0.01m | |||||||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | SE 4 |
4 | 6 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ESE 5 | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SSE 4 | SE 3 | — | SE 5 | — |
10 | 19 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 11 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 559 | 608 | 559 | 233 | 682 | 559 | 598 | 898 | 564 | 560 | 575 | 564 | 559 | 608 | 562 | 559 | 562 | 561 | 562 | 562 | 561 |
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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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