Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, ESE swell with 17 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
Honestly, the outlook for this stretch is a flat, blown-out mess. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window with absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. The wave energy is next to nothing, and what little bump shows up is onshore junk. It’s a blank run, plain and simple.
Looking at the first few days, Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are dead flat, with waves barely cracking 0.7ft. There’s a bit of glass out there, but on a sea that small, it’s not even a ripple. Tuesday and Wednesday see a slight bump to around 2ft to 2ft, but it’s all short-period, 4-5 second wind slop, coming from the east and cross-onshore. The water’s about 82°, a couple degrees warmer than normal for this time of year, which is notable, but you’re not going to need a wetsuit for what’s on offer—which is nothing.
The following days, from Thursday the 3rd through Saturday the 5th, are just as bad. We see the swell drop back down to 0.3ft to 1ft. It’s a total flat spell. There’s a little cross-off wind on Thursday morning that cleans it up, but there’s no wave to ride.
From the 6th through the 8th, there’s a small pulse, with the swell pushing up to a mighty 3ft on Monday the 7th. But don’t get excited. The period is a weak 5 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore or onshore from the east, making for choppy, messy conditions. This isn’t surf; this is just bump.
The second week is more of the same. There’s a slight increase in period to 6 seconds around the 9th and 10th, and the swell hangs around 3ft. But it’s all onshore and weak. Still, that’s poor surf quality and not worth a second look. The rest of the week trails off into flatness again.
Look, the bottom line is this: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. It’s a total bust. The models are showing nothing but small, short-period, wind-affected slop. I’m not even going to name a break to go to, because there’s nothing. This blank run can happen, but it could turn around. Forecasts change, but right now, I’d leave the boards in the van and go for a swim.
Stay thirsty.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | NE 5 | — | — | N 5 | SE 4 |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:39AM0.07m | 11:24PM0.12m | 11:43AM0.08m | 11:41PM0.11m | 12:46PM0.09m | 11:53PM0.09m | 1:58PM0.10m | 11:55PM0.08m | 3:13PM0.11m | 4:38PM0.12m | 5:54PM0.13m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:08PM0.03m | 6:17AM0.05m | 5:03PM0.05m | 6:27AM0.04m | 6:10PM0.06m | 6:41AM0.03m | 7:49PM0.07m | 7:06AM0.03m | 7:33AM0.02m | 8:19AM0.02m | |||||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | NE 4 | NNE 6 | ESE 5 | NE 4 | — | NNE 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | N 5 | NE 7 |
2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 15 | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | — | S 3 | — | N 7 | — | NE 5 | — | — | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | — | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 | — | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 |
— | — | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | 13 | — | 16 | 15 | 12 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 559 | 646 | 562 | 562 | 608 | 559 | 559 | 608 | 559 | 559 | 682 | 560 | 571 | 608 | 561 | 638 | 608 | 559 | 560 | 595 | 163 |
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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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