
Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, ESE swell with 20 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 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a coffee, sit down. Let’s chew the fat on what we’ve got for Ibiza’s Cala Nova.
Honestly, mate, it’s a tough stretch ahead. The 16-day window looks pretty bleak for a proper surf. There’s a massive gap right from the start with hardly anything worth paddling for, and that dry spell hangs around for a long while. You’re looking at maybe a week and a half of almost nothing.
The only real flicker of life shows up right at the tail end. For the first week and a half, from August 10th through to about the 24th, it’s mostly ankle-snatchers. The swell heights bob around 0.7ft to 2ft with junk periods of 3 to 5 seconds – that’s just wind chop with no push. A lot of the time the wind is cross or onshore, so it’s messy. There’s a few mornings with glassy conditions, like the 13th, 14th, and 17th, but the swell is barely there – 0.7ft to 2ft. It’s flat, not fun.
The water’s a story in itself. On the 10th, it’s sitting at a balmy 85°F with an anomaly of 6°F – that’s not just warm, that’s *much warmer than normal* for this time of year. Feels like a bath.
Now, the only bit that gets the heart beating a little is on Tuesday the 25th. There’s a pulse of swell showing up. The morning session brings a 6ft swell from the SW with a 6-second period. The combined energy is at 189, so it’s a moderate amount of energy coming in. It’s a beach and reef break, so that short period will mean close-outs, but it’s the biggest we see. Wind is cross-shore from the SW at 9 mph, which is workable but not perfect. It’ll be messy, but for this region, on this date, it’s the standout. It’s an exposed spot, so it’ll catch everything. Just don’t expect long, peeling lines. The afternoon drops off to 3ft.
So, the pick is Cala Nova (Ibiza) on the morning of the 25th. It’s not going to be world-class, but it’s the only one with some actual height. The swell direction is from the SW, which is close to its optimum SE direction, so it’ll wrap in okay. It’s a beginner-friendly spot usually, but at 6ft with that short period and cross-shore wind, it might be a bit too punchy for absolute beginners. Expect it to be on the wonky side.
Otherwise, it’s a long wait. Keep an eye on the charts because a forecast that far out can change, but right now, the 25th is the only day worth the drive.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | E 4 | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 |
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23 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:01PM0.16m | 9:45PM0.17m | 10:26PM0.17m | 11:03PM0.16m | 9:12AM0.05m | 11:37PM0.15m | 10:45AM0.05m | 00:06AM0.14m | 12:04PM0.06m | 00:28AM0.12m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:58AM0.00m | 12:51PM-0.00m | 1:45PM-0.00m | 2:32PM-0.00m | 7:47AM0.05m | 3:26PM0.01m | 7:35AM0.05m | 4:17PM0.02m | 7:34AM0.05m | 5:12PM0.04m | |||||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | E 4 | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 3 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | — |
— | 20 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 9 | 4 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ESE 5 |
23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 564 | 608 | 564 | 559 | 682 | 564 | 560 | 682 | 565 | 560 | 681 | 561 | 569 | 735 | 620 | 638 | 755 | 611 | 188 | 608 | 559 |
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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).
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