Ibiza - Cala Nova Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it. I've taken a long look at the charts for the coming weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a quiet one. The swell is just not showing up for the party.

We're looking at Ibiza's Cala Nova, a beach and reef setup that's wide open to the sea. The water temp is sitting right where it should be for this time of year, so the rubber is optional.

To be honest, there's nothing on the cards that I'd call a proper surf session. We've got a solid 16 days ahead, and the first recommendation doesn't even pop up until the very end of the window. Before that, it's a long, dry spell. From the start of the period right through to the afternoon of the 14th of September, the wave energy is basically non-existent. We're talking about combined swell energy readings of just 11 or 14, which is about as weak as it gets. The swell heights are tiny, barely a couple of inches, and the periods are super short – 4 or 5 seconds, so there's no push behind them.

The only real exception, and I use that term loosely, is the morning of the 14th of September. We've got a tiny 1ft swell from the SSW, but with glassy conditions. The combined energy is only 4, so it's still tiny, but at least the surface will be like a mirror. It's a "maybe" if you're desperate for a paddle, but don't expect to catch a wave.

After that, things don't improve. The rest of the 15th and 16th of September are more of the same: small, weak swells and onshore winds. It's a real bummer.

Look, if you're a kitesurfer, the stronger onshore winds on the 12th of September (12-16 mph) might get your attention, but for a surfer, there's nothing to hang a hat on. The forecast shows every single day as "poor surf conditions." It's a tough run.

It's one of those periods where the Mediterranean just goes to sleep. Stay optimistic though – this kind of flat spell can't last forever, and the forecasts can change. But for now, leave the boards at home.

Rusty.

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