Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SW swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ibiza - Cala Nova this week:
The surf forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ibiza - Cala Nova in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, let’s size this up. It’s a quiet run ahead, no two ways about it. The forecast shows a proper dry spell, with long gaps of nothing doing. Don’t be holding your breath for any magic.
The only break worth a mention is Cala-Nova (Ibiza, Spain) . The first glimpse of something surfable is Thursday morning, 20th August. We’re looking at a small 3ft swell from the SW, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s not got much grunt. The combined wave energy is weak at 76. The wind is a light offshore from the WNW at 6 mph, which will keep things clean for a gentle, beginner-friendly paddle. The water temp is about normal for the season, so a spring suit will do.
After that Thursday morning, it’s a long, flat stretch. From Thursday afternoon all the way through to the end of the 16 days, it’s poor. Most days the swell is tiny, under 2ft, and the wind is often onshore or cross-shore, making a mess of things. The combined energy rarely gets above 30. There’s a brief flicker on Friday afternoon, 28th August, with a 3ft NE swell and clean cross-offshore breeze, but it’s still a short period and looks very ordinary. Nothing to get excited about.
If you’re desperate, Thursday morning, 20th August at Cala-Nova is your best bet. It’s small, clean, and easy. Otherwise, keep the board waxed tight and wait for a better run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | NE 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 |
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42 | 76 | 42 | 211 | 84 | 31 | 12 | 62 | 44 | 64 | 46 | 41 | 25 | 14 | 16 | 27 | 20 | 14 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:18PM0.11m | 6:30PM0.12m | 7:23PM0.12m | 8:10PM0.13m | 8:53PM0.14m | 9:23PM0.14m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:11AM0.03m | 8:42AM0.03m | 9:28AM0.03m | 10:31AM0.02m | 11:29AM0.02m | 12:28PM0.01m | |||||||||||||
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
8:44 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 6 | NW 4 | SW 7 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | ESE 6 | NE 4 | E 5 | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 |
— | 76 | 1 | 211 | — | 31 | 12 | 6 | 82 | — | — | 41 | 1 | 14 | — | 27 | 20 | 14 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NNE 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | NNE 5 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | — | — | NE 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | NE 5 | ESE 6 | NE 4 | E 5 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 3 |
42 | — | 42 | 111 | 84 | — | — | 62 | 44 | 64 | 46 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 174 | 159 | 562 | 172 | 163 | 179 | 559 | 174 | 608 | 559 | 123 | 697 | 571 | 662 | 678 | 739 | 238 | 858 | 172 |
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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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