Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with 40 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 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM. 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 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let me break down what’s looking like for Ibiza, specifically at Cala Nova. I’ve had a proper look at the charts, and to be straight with you, it’s a tough run ahead. We’ve got a good long gap of nothing really worth paddling out for.
For the first few days, from the 8th right through to the 22nd of August, it’s basically a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1 foot to 3 feet from the SE or ESE, with periods that are short and weak – that’s a combined energy that barely gets above 60 (often just a piddly 3 to 36). The wind is a constant problem too, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things chopped up and messy. There are a few glassy moments on the 13th, 15th, and 16th mornings, but the swell is just too small to do anything with. The water temp is a standout, though – it’s sitting at 84°F, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year, so it’ll feel like a warm bath.
The first real chance of anything remotely surfable doesn’t come until Sunday the 23rd of August. We finally see a pulse of SSW swell, 4 feet with a 6-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 105. That’s a moderate energy level, and the morning has light offshore winds from the North. That’s clean. But it’s still not great – the rating for that session is a 1 out of 10, described as just “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The crowd at Cala Nova can be *sometimes* busy, so don’t expect solitude.
So, to be honest, there’s no standout session here. The best you’ll get is that Sunday morning, the 23rd, if you’re desperate for a paddle. Biggest thing going for it is the offshore wind. Swell is small, period is short, so it’s going to be weak and crumbly. Beginners might find it manageable, but anyone with a bit of time in the water will be frustrated. The afternoon of the 23rd goes glassy, but the swell drops back to 2 feet, so it’s a real shame.
Other than that, the 16-day window is mostly a blank. It’s just one of those periods where the Med is taking a nap. Hopefully the long-range charts start showing something better.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 3 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 6 | 27 | 36 | 39 | 27 | 33 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 7:28PM0.13m | 8:14PM0.15m | 9:01PM0.16m | 9:45PM0.17m | 10:26PM0.17m | 11:03PM0.16m | 9:12AM0.05m | 11:37PM0.15m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:04AM0.01m | 11:58AM0.00m | 12:51PM-0.00m | 1:45PM-0.00m | 2:32PM-0.00m | 7:47AM0.05m | 3:26PM0.01m | |||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | ESE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | 13 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | ESE 4 | SE 3 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 27 | 36 | 39 | — | 33 | 23 | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 780 | 565 | 596 | 681 | 539 | 573 | 608 | 564 | 559 | 682 | 564 | 560 | 682 | 565 | 678 | 608 | 561 | 569 | 716 | 569 |
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