
Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, E swell with 25 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 0.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks here are looking pretty grim for getting any proper waves. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak, and mostly onshore slop ahead. At Cala Nova (Ibiza), the water is sitting at 82°, which is a few degrees warmer than usual for this time of year – it’s like bathwater out there, but that’s about the only thing going for it.
The first few days, from the 5th through the 8th, are basically a write-off. You’re looking at flat, glassy conditions in the morning, and then light onshore breezes in the afternoons kicking up a tiny bit of chop. Swell is a joke – we’re talking 0.7ft to 1ft with periods of 4 seconds. Not even worth getting the board wet. The combined energy is a big fat zero to a paltry 3. It’s dead.
Around the 9th, there’s a little pulse of south swell, 2ft, but the wind swings around to a strong north at 25 mph. Sure, it’s cross-offshore and the water looks clean, but it’s still tiny and the wind is howling. Not good. That afternoon it drops.
The next few days sees a bit more energy, but it’s all coming from the east/southeast with short, weak periods. On the 10th, energy climbs to 26, but it’s 2ft of east swell and cross-shore winds. It’s just messy and weak. Through the 12th and 13th, we finally see the swell height push up to 3ft to 3ft, but the period is still a dribbly 4-5 seconds and the wind is on it. The combined energy gets up to 54 on the 13th afternoon, which is something, but it’s all short-period wind chop. It’s not surf.
There’s a gap in any real quality through the middle of the month. A few glassy mornings on the 11th and 16th with a couple of 1ft waves, but nothing that will have you paddling out.
The only thing that looks remotely interesting is around the 19th and 20th. The swell builds a touch to 3ft, and the energy climbs to 46 and then 59. But the period is still short – 5 to 6 seconds – and the wind is fresh and cross-onshore from the east. It’s going to be lumpy, bumpy, and basically a mess. The 20th afternoon might be the best of a bad bunch with a cross-shore northeast wind, but it’s still small and junky.
Honestly, if you’re looking for waves, you’re out of luck. This stretch of small, weak, and onshore conditions looks more like a good time to try out a kite or a foil than to paddle a surfboard. We’ll have to wait for a proper swell to show up. This is a typical blank run for this spot. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a hard pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | S 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
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0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 5:54PM0.13m | 6:58PM0.14m | 7:48PM0.15m | 8:33PM0.15m | 9:13PM0.15m | 8:04AM0.05m | 9:48PM0.15m | 9:11AM0.06m | 10:19PM0.13m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:19AM0.02m | 9:16AM0.02m | 10:26AM0.01m | 11:40AM0.01m | 12:46PM0.01m | 5:28AM0.04m | 1:47PM0.02m | 5:22AM0.05m | 2:46PM0.02m | ||||||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | SSW 4 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
— | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 270 | 314 | 220 | 66 | 18 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | S 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | E 5 | ESE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | S 3 | S 4 | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | SE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 6 | — | — | 25 | 18 | — | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 559 | 562 | 562 | 559 | 562 | 562 | 562 | 608 | 559 | 559 | 608 | 174 | 574 | 589 | 172 | 158 | 269 | 13 | 123 | 562 | 579 |
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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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