
Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ENE swell with 176 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
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 next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. We’ve got a classic late summer flat spell settling in over Ibiza, so temper those expectations.
Looking at the whole picture, the first week is a total write-off. The energy is next to nothing for days on end, with the combined swell energy barely scraping a 1 or 2 (weak). Even when a tiny pulse shows up, the direction is mostly from the SE or E, which is the wrong angle for Cala Nova. The consistent glassy mornings are a painful tease – perfect conditions, but with absolutely no swell to work with. It’s not until September 9th that we see a real change, but it’s not a good one.
Wednesday the 9th sees a jump in size, with the swell hitting 5ft on the morning and 5ft in the afternoon. The combined energy does climb to a moderate 109 then 244, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore from the ENE and E (19-22 mph). That’s going to be lumpy, choppy, and pretty much unsurfable. Honestly, at that size and with that wind, this beach and reef setup is looking way more interesting for kite surfing than for a paddle. The water temp will be about average for this time of year.
After that blip, it’s back to tiny conditions. We get a brief moment on the morning of the 11th with clean, cross-offshore wind from the WSW, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft with a period of just 5 seconds – not enough to push you around. The morning of the 14th offers clean offshore wind from the NW, but again, the swell is only 1ft and from the NE, which is short-period and weak.
There’s absolutely no standout session in this 16-day forecast. The best you can hope for is a tiny, clean wave for a longboard or a SUP on the morning of the 11th or 14th, but don’t expect any power. The crowds won't be a problem because nobody else will be out there either.
Stay patient, boys and girls. This blank run happens, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 4 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 5 |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 39 | 151 | 60 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:13PM0.11m | 4:38PM0.12m | 5:54PM0.13m | 6:58PM0.14m | 7:48PM0.15m | 8:33PM0.15m | 9:13PM0.15m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:33AM0.02m | 8:19AM0.02m | 9:16AM0.02m | 10:26AM0.01m | 11:40AM0.01m | 12:46PM0.01m | |||||||||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | — | ESE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | NE 9 | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
1 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 166 | 117 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 7 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 5 |
3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | 151 | 60 | 56 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 574 | 866 | 565 | 560 | 682 | 561 | 559 | 562 | 562 | 561 | 646 | 562 | 562 | 562 | 646 | 562 | 608 | 236 | 178 | 608 | 172 |
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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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