
Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, E 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 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 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 with you – the outlook for Ibiza’s Cala Nova is a tough one. We’re looking at a full 16-day window starting from Saturday, the 25th of July, and frankly, it’s a flat spell. There isn’t a single day in this whole period where the waves are worth paddling out for. The combined swell energy barely gets into double digits, peaking at a weak 15, and most of the time it’s sitting in the single digits. That’s just no power for a proper surf.
The water is a real talking point, though. When we do get a sniff of a wave, the water temperature is sitting at 84°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so if you’re just floating around, it’s bathwater.
The first couple of days, Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, offer tiny swell from the S and SSW, around 1ft to 1ft, with a short period of 3 to 6 seconds. There’s clean offshore wind in the mornings, but with that height and energy, it’s barely a ripple. Monday the 27th morning has a brief moment of glassy conditions with a tiny 1ft ESE swell, but the period is a measly 5 seconds and the energy is only 7 – it’s not going to break properly.
The rest of the week through to the end of July and into early August is more of the same. We get a few mornings with glassy conditions, like Tuesday the 28th and Saturday the 1st of August, but the swell is consistently under 2ft from the SE or ESE, with periods of 3 to 4 seconds. The wind often turns onshore or cross-onshore in the afternoons, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy rarely breaks into double figures; it’s a true blank run.
Even when we get into the second week, around the 5th and 6th of August, the swell ticks up to 2ft from the SE, but it’s still short-period and weak, with a moderate onshore breeze ruining any chance of a clean face. By the 7th of August, the swell drops again to 0.7ft, and the wind is clean and cross-offshore, but there’s just no water moving.
For a spot like Cala Nova, a beach and reef setup, this kind of prolonged flat spell is more the norm than the exception in summer. It’s disappointing, but forecasts can change. For now, leave the board at home. If you’re desperate for a glide, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, but even then, the wind is light.
Stay hopeful, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 3 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 6 | SE 3 | E 7 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
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2 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-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 | 11:19AM0.02m | 12:03PM0.02m | 12:49PM0.01m | 1:32PM0.01m | 2:11PM0.00m | 2:48PM0.00m | 3:22PM0.01m | ||||||||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 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 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | NNW 6 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 15 | — | 14 | 45 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 6 | — | NW 5 | SSW 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 3 | — | 3 | 8 | 37 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | — | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNW 5 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | N 5 | E 4 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
— | — | 16 | 16 | 8 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 363 | 769 | 363 | 372 | 681 | 122 | 314 | 608 | 163 | 511 | 535 | 363 | 511 | 535 | 511 | 535 | 511 | 511 | 363 | 535 | 511 |
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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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