Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SW swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ibiza - Cala Nova this week:
The surf forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ibiza - Cala Nova in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the stretch ahead for Ibiza. I’ll be honest with you, this forecast is a tough one to swallow. We’re looking at a long, quiet spell. The first real chance of anything surfable doesn’t pop up for a week, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about.
The first decent window appears around Friday, August 21st. We’ve got swell from the SSW at 3 ft, with a period of 6 seconds. That’s a short-period, windswell-type wave, so don’t expect any groundswell power. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW, which will keep the surface clean. The combined energy is a weak 67 (moderate wave energy). It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary. Honestly, the water is a scorching 85° – that’s over 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, which is very unusual.
After that, we go into another dead zone. There’s nothing worth chasing through the rest of August. The wind is messy, and the swell is tiny. You’ll spend more time floating than riding.
The next, and frankly the only other mentionable moment, is on Tuesday, September 1st. The afternoon shows a little bump from the east at 4 ft, period still a short 6 seconds. The wind is light and cross-off from the NNE, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy climbs to 82 (moderate wave energy). It’s described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions”. Again, it’s not a standout, it’s just the best of a bad bunch.
The Best on Offer: If I had to pick the least disappointing session, it’s the afternoon of September 1st at Ibiza - Cala Nova. The swell is just over three feet from the east, and with that light offshore breeze, the waves will be the cleanest we see in the whole forecast. The crowds are listed as “sometimes”, so you might have some company, but it won’t be a circus. Don’t expect much power or shape from that 6-second period, though. Every other day is a write-off.
This is a pretty normal blank run for this area in the summer. The forecasts can change, but as it stands, you’re better off with a cold drink and a towel.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | S 3 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 |
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 kJ | 3 | 5 | 56 | 151 | 57 | 52 | 33 | 49 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 32 | 15 | 5 | 35 | 53 | 30 | 8 | 5 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 3:59PM0.10m | 5:18PM0.11m | 6:30PM0.12m | 7:23PM0.12m | 8:10PM0.13m | 8:53PM0.14m | 9:23PM0.14m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:11AM0.03m | 8:42AM0.03m | 9:28AM0.03m | 10:31AM0.02m | 11:29AM0.02m | 12:28PM0.01m | |||||||||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NE 5 | — | WSW 7 | NNW 3 | SSW 5 | NW 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | WNW 5 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | — | 274 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 11 | 18 | 57 | 33 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 8 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | NW 4 | — | N 5 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | — | — | S 4 | N 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | SW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | S 3 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | SW 3 | SW 5 | SSW 7 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | SE 3 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 56 | 151 | 57 | 52 | 33 | 49 | — | — | — | 7 | 17 | 32 | — | 5 | 35 | 53 | 13 | 18 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 576 | 595 | 174 | 123 | 188 | 159 | 238 | 562 | 535 | 511 | 573 | 13 | 123 | 620 | 531 | 188 | 759 | 123 | 96 | 236 | 560 |
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