
Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, E swell with 45 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 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 2.1m 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) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty. Let’s talk about Ibiza - Cala Nova. I won’t sugarcoat it—this forecast is mostly a dry spell. The first actual surf worth mentioning doesn’t show up until the morning of Thursday, September 17th. That’s about 11 days of flat or junk conditions before we see anything real. Small, short-period, onshore slop rules the first week and a half. Not worth the walk down the beach.
Now, the one that’s got me talking—Thursday morning, September 17th. We’re looking at glassy conditions, wind almost nothing, and a clean little pulse from the northeast pushing waves around 4ft. The period is short at 6 seconds, so it’s not a groundswell, but the combined energy is moderate at 121. That’s the best you’ll get. The swell direction isn’t ideal for this spot (it prefers SE), but with no wind and that much push, you’ll find some rideable waves. Expect company—this spot gets crowded when it’s clean.
Water temperature is 83°, which is about 5° warmer than normal for this time of year—definitely unusual, and you’ll be comfortable in boardshorts.
After that Thursday morning, the rest of the outlook is mostly small and average. There’s a brief chance on Monday afternoon, September 21st with chest-high, glassy conditions again, but the energy is weak (74) and the waves are ordinary.
So bottom line: one good window. Thursday morning, September 17th, at Cala Nova. If you want clean waves, that’s your shot. The rest is for the kite crew or a beach day.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 2 | S 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 4 |
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1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 45 | 35 | 40 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:58PM0.14m | 7:48PM0.15m | 8:33PM0.15m | 9:13PM0.15m | 8:04AM0.05m | 9:48PM0.15m | 9:11AM0.06m | 10:19PM0.13m | 10:14AM0.07m | 10:47PM0.12m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26AM0.01m | 11:40AM0.01m | 12:46PM0.01m | 5:28AM0.04m | 1:47PM0.02m | 5:22AM0.05m | 2:46PM0.02m | 5:24AM0.05m | 3:43PM0.03m | |||||||||||
— | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 4 |
1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 3 | 280 | 142 | 143 | 40 | 21 | 9 | 21 | 17 | 8 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | SW 5 | S 6 | E 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | W 7 | N 4 | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | S 4 | SW 4 | NNE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 45 | 35 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 562 | 562 | 562 | 562 | 559 | 562 | 562 | 646 | 577 | 620 | 158 | 130 | 13 | 163 | 559 | 608 | 559 | 511 | 814 | 511 |
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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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