
Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SE swell with 37 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 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 up with you about the surf situation around Ibiza - Cala Nova for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, this is gonna be a tough stretch. We've got a long dry spell ahead before anything even gets close to being worth a paddle.
Right out of the gate, from late July and through the first week of August, it's flat out disappointing. We're looking at tiny, weak swell – we're talking knee-high at best, mostly in that 1 to 3 ft range with periods a short 4 to 7 seconds. That's just not enough push to do anything on a beach-and-reef setup like this. The combined swell energy barely registers, sitting at weak levels. On top of that, we've got messy, onshore winds from the east and southeast for most of these days, just chopping it all up. There's a couple of brief morning glass-offs now and again, but the swell is just too small to bother with. You're looking at over a week of nearly no recommendations here, just poor surf conditions day after day.
Now, we do get a little flicker of hope. Around Tuesday, the 4th of August, we finally see a bit of a pulse. The morning looks interesting, with a clean, glassy start. Swell bumps up to about 3 ft from the ESE with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy gets into that moderate range. It's not a classic groundswell, but it's the best we've seen. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing wild to report. The trouble is, this break needs a south-easterly swell direction to really line up, and this ESE swell is a bit off that optimum. Plus, this is a spot that can get crowds, so expect company. For beginners, this small 3 ft swell is manageable, but don't expect much shape. Honestly, for the more experienced surfer, the whole two-week window looks more geared towards a kite session given the persistent onshores and lack of quality wave face, but for a surf, that Tuesday morning is the one window where you might get a few little knee-to-waist high rollers if you're desperate.
After that, it fades again. We drop back to tiny waves and poor conditions through the second weekend and into the following week. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th have some glassy mornings, but the swell is gone – down to less than 1 ft with almost no energy. The outlook for the rest of the second week is a continuation of this flat pattern, with very little to recommend.
So, in a nutshell: this is a very quiet period for Cala Nova. Don't hold your breath for the first week. Keep your eye on the morning of Tuesday, August 4th – it's your best, and really only, shout for a surf, but keep expectations low. A blank run like this is certainly possible for this area in the summer doldrums.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 |
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11 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:44PM0.13m | 9:20PM0.14m | 9:55PM0.14m | 10:30PM0.15m | 11:06PM0.15m | 11:32PM0.15m | 11:57PM0.15m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:03PM0.02m | 12:49PM0.01m | 1:32PM0.01m | 2:11PM0.00m | 2:48PM0.00m | 3:22PM0.01m | |||||||||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | NNW 6 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | SE 5 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — |
— | 13 | 48 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 9 | — | 31 | 30 | — | 34 | — | — | 15 | 15 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 7 | E 5 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 6 | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 18 | 15 | 34 | 14 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | SSW 6 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | E 3 | NE 5 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | — | — | SE 5 | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | SE 4 |
11 | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 16 | — | — | 33 | — | 30 | 18 | — | — | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 363 | 312 | 681 | 163 | 314 | 608 | 511 | 511 | 535 | 187 | 123 | 562 | 159 | 123 | 608 | 565 | 188 | 560 | 564 |
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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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