Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SW swell with 94 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 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks for Ibiza’s surf scene are looking pretty flat and uninspiring. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and mostly choppy conditions ahead. There’s no real stand-out swell to get excited about, and for the vast majority of the 16-day window, the surf is gonna be poor. Let's break it down.
Starting from Monday the 17th of August, right through to the end of the month, it’s a real struggle. We’re dealing with tiny swell, usually around 1ft to 2ft, with short periods of 4 to 7 seconds – that’s just wind chop, not a wave you’d want to paddle out for. The combined swell energy is barely registering, with values like 12, 10, and 3 (weak energy). To make matters worse, the wind is mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, so you’re looking at bumpy, messy conditions. There are a few moments of clean glass, like the morning of Monday the 24th of August with 1ft waves and glassy conditions, but even then it’s just not enough push to make it worthwhile. This is a long, dry spell.
We finally get a tiny pulse around Wednesday the 26th of August. The morning shows a 4ft swell from the East with a 6-second period, and for the first time, the conditions are clean, with a cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy climbs to 91 (moderate energy). It’s still small and not great, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The afternoon though, the wind swings onshore and it chops up again. That morning window on the 26th is your only real shot in this entire outlook.
Thursday the 27th and beyond just fades back into small, weak, and onshore slop. The swell drops to 3ft or less, and the wind keeps making a mess. There’s a glassy morning on the 28th of August, but again, it’s only 2ft of swell.
Honestly, if you're desperate for a paddle, your best bet is Ibiza - Cala Nova on the morning of Wednesday the 26th of August. That 4ft swell from the East with clean cross-offshore wind is the only time the conditions might let you catch a few weak ones. Even then, it’s a beach and reef setup, so don't expect much shape. The rest of the time, the combo of tiny swell and choppy wind makes it look a lot more suited to a kite than a surfboard.
It’s a rough run, boys. Forecasts can always shift, but right now, it’s looking like a week and a half of sitting on the beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 36°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 7 | S 3 | S 3 | SSW 5 | SW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
9 | 11 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 56 | 36 | 43 | 94 | 25 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 00:28AM0.12m | 1:22PM0.08m | 00:43AM0.10m | 2:41PM0.09m | 00:37AM0.08m | 3:59PM0.10m | 5:18PM0.11m | 6:30PM0.12m | 7:23PM0.12m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:38AM0.04m | 6:15PM0.06m | 7:43AM0.04m | 7:46PM0.07m | 7:53AM0.04m | 8:11AM0.03m | 8:42AM0.03m | 9:28AM0.03m | |||||||||||
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
8:47 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | SE 4 | — | NW 4 | — | SW 5 | NW 5 | SSW 7 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | SW 5 |
9 | 11 | 17 | — | 10 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 94 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | NNE 6 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | SW 5 | NNE 5 | NE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 2 | — | ESE 5 | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | W 3 | S 3 | S 3 | SSW 5 | — |
— | 1 | — | 8 | — | — | 15 | 12 | 6 | 56 | 36 | 43 | 41 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 511 | 511 | 610 | 565 | 219 | 577 | 577 | 583 | 907 | 174 | 185 | 608 | 511 | 236 | 298 | 535 | 511 | 535 | 429 |
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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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