Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, ESE swell with 21 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 4s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 0.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me level with you. Staring at this 16-day window for Ibiza’s Cala Nova, and I gotta be straight—it’s a tough watch. There are zero recommendations here. The data is pretty clear: this whole stretch is a flat, quiet mess. For the first week, from Friday the 17th right through to about Wednesday the 23rd, you’re looking at nothing but tiny dribbles—swell heights barely tickling 1 ft, with periods under 8 seconds, and wave energy in the single digits. It’s basically a lake. Thursday the 24th offers a brief, glassy moment with 1 ft swell from the SE, but it’s still so weak it’s not worth the paddle. The truth is, this is a blank run, and for this area, especially in summer, that’s not unheard of. It’s a beach and reef setup here, and these long gaps are part of the deal. I wouldn’t get your hopes up for much change.
Now, as we push into the second week, things finally start to wake up. The water temp on the 17th was sitting at 82°F, which is *much warmer than normal* for the time of year—like, over five degrees above average. That’s a real standout, unusual warmth for early in the outlook. For the surf itself, the most notable shift comes around Thursday the 30th of July. We start seeing a pulse of proper energy: a 4 ft swell from the SE, with a period of 7 seconds—still short-period, but the combined energy jumps to 111 (moderate). The wind is a fresh cross-onshore though, so it’s gonna be lumpy and choppy. Not ideal, but finally some movement.
The best on offer? Honestly, it’s the morning of Friday the 31st of July. You’ve got a 5 ft swell from the ESE with a 6-second period—still short, but the energy bar is up at 203 (strong). The kicker is the wind: light cross-onshore, with light cross-shore conditions. It’ll be a little bumpy, but for Cala Nova, that’s the cleanest thing we’ve seen all forecast. That’s the standout window, but keep in mind, the swell direction (ESE) is *not* the optimum (SE), so it won’t be perfectly groomed. Still, it’s your best bet. It’s a beach and reef setup, so with that size (5 ft), it’s fine for intermediates and up, but beginners might find the push a bit much. And with the wave energy strong, it’s got some grunt for those who can handle it.
Beyond that, Saturday the 1st of August holds 5 ft to 6 ft swell from the ESE, but the cross-onshore wind picks up, so that clean moment is gone. Expect choppy, bumpy conditions.
So, the short of it: suffer through the first seven to eight days of flatness. The only surf worth mentioning kicks off around the 31st of July. It’s a long-range call, so less certain, but the numbers are there. Until then, keep the board in the car and enjoy the sunshine, because the ocean isn’t giving us much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | ESE 4 | S 3 | S 3 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 2 | ESE 3 | SSE 3 | SW 4 | S 3 | NE 5 | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 3 | ESE 4 |
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 kJ | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:51AM0.16m | 1:23AM0.15m | 1:30PM0.05m | 1:48AM0.13m | 3:46PM0.06m | 2:02AM0.11m | 5:42PM0.08m | 6:44PM0.10m | 7:28PM0.11m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:06PM0.00m | 4:46PM0.02m | 9:57AM0.04m | 5:29PM0.04m | 9:50AM0.04m | 6:26PM0.06m | 9:52AM0.04m | 8:19PM0.08m | 10:05AM0.03m | 10:19AM0.03m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 5 | S 3 | SSE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | S 3 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | S 3 | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 511 | 2027 | 698 | 779 | 1795 | 698 | 857 | 682 | 564 | 564 | 608 | 562 | 570 | 608 | 478 | 372 | 682 | 564 | 562 | 602 | 163 |
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