
Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, ESE swell with 60 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
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 – I've got the gen on your local stretch, and I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. This is a tough one.
Right now, the outlook for Ibiza is pretty flat. For the next week and a half, we're looking at a real dry spell. The swell is almost non-existent, with tiny waves barely reaching 0.7ft to 1ft. The energy is pathetic, reading just 3 to 6 (weak energy), and the period is short, mostly 3 to 5 seconds. That's just wind chop, not real surf. The water is a balmy 83°, which is over 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – very unusual. It feels like a warm bath, but there's nothing to ride.
We're looking at a gap of about ten days with no real surf on offer. The conditions are poor, with the wind mostly onshore or cross-onshore, especially in the afternoons. The mornings are often glassy, but with no swell to speak of, that doesn't help.
The first real pulse of swell comes in on Sunday, the 16th of August. It's still small, with a 2ft swell from the East, but it's a start. The combined energy is a weak 26. The wind is a light cross-shore, which is better than onshore, but it's still not great. The following day, Monday the 17th, is actually the best of a bad bunch. We get a 0.7ft swell from the ESE, but the wind turns cross-offshore from the North. That'll clean things up nicely, but the wave height is tiny. It's a morning session for a longboard or a foiler, if you've got one.
After that, we see a bit more life around the 19th and 20th. The swell builds to 3ft from the SE, with a period of 5-6 seconds. The energy climbs to 51 (still weak) on the 20th. The wind is onshore, so it'll be bumpy, but there's at least a bit of push. The water is still very warm, but the quality is poor.
For the whole 16-day window, there's no standout. Nothing even comes close. The best bet is Monday the 17th of August for the cleanest conditions, but you'll be scratching for a wave. The setup at Cala Nova (Ibiza) is a beach and reef, but with this tiny swell and onshore winds, it's not looking interesting for paddle surfing. If you're a kiter, the bigger winds and bumpy conditions on the 15th and 16th might be more your thing.
Keep your eyes on the charts, but this one's a write-off. Get the wax off your board and go for a swim.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°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 Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | SSE 3 | NNE 5 | SW 5 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
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3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 16 | 30 | 40 | 33 | 60 | 31 | 17 | 11 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:04PM0.08m | 1:06AM0.09m | 5:30PM0.10m | 6:35PM0.12m | 7:28PM0.13m | 8:14PM0.15m | 9:01PM0.16m | 9:45PM0.17m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:39AM0.03m | 7:44PM0.08m | 9:03AM0.03m | 9:29AM0.02m | 10:14AM0.01m | 11:04AM0.01m | 11:58AM0.00m | 12:51PM-0.00m | |||||||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | NE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | SE 4 | NE 6 | — | SE 4 | — | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — |
3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 16 | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | SW 5 | SSE 3 | — | NE 4 | SSE 3 | — | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | E 5 | — | E 5 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 13 | 22 | — | 30 | — | 33 | 60 | 31 | 17 | — | 20 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 511 | 682 | 531 | 562 | 608 | 180 | 559 | 755 | 565 | 595 | 943 | 565 | 569 | 608 | 611 | 571 | 608 | 559 | 559 | 608 | 561 |
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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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