
Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period, NE swell with 24 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 0.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watchin’ the charts for this corner of the Med. I won’t sugarcoat it – the first few days are a total write-off for any kind of paddle surf. You’ll see a long stretch of flat, weak conditions. The first real whisper of ridable swell doesn’t show up until the Sunday morning of the 26th of July. That’s over a week of flat nothing. The water sits at 83°F on the 18th, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year.
Let’s start with the only break on offer: Ibiza - Cala Nova. The first decent look comes on the morning of Saturday the 26th of July. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the NE with a period of 3 seconds – that’s a short-period windswell. The combined energy is a weak 5. Condition is glassy, so it’ll be clean as a whistle for a beginner. It’s rated a beginner break, and this is about as small and friendly as it gets. The swell is absolutely tiny, so don’t expect much more than a knee-high dribble. The offshore is NW, and the recommended swell direction is SE, so it’s not a perfect match, but glassy wind is a major plus.
The best of the whole 16-day window rolls in on Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning sees a 3ft swell from the ESE, period at 5 seconds, and a combined energy of 41. That’s moderate energy. The wind is a light cross-shore from the ENE, so it’ll be a bit ripply but clean enough. The swell direction (ESE) is a direct hit for the optimum SE direction. This is the most energy you’ll see all fortnight. The afternoon pushes that energy up to 50, but the wind swings to a cross-onshore and gets choppy. The Tuesday morning is the standout.
Wednesday the 29th of July pushes the swell up to 4ft from the ESE, with a period of 6 seconds and energy of 82. That’s getting close to moderate for the spot, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore from the ENE at 22 mph, with a risk of thunderstorms. It’s lumpy and messy. For a beach-and-reef setup like this, that’s more of a kite-surfing session than a paddle surf.
After that, the last days of the run fade out quickly. The 30th of July has a clean cross-offshore wind, but the swell drops to 1ft and energy fades to 8. The 31st of July and the 1st of August are flat. The 2nd of August has a glassy morning with a 2ft NE swell and 27 energy, but the period is still short at 6 seconds. The afternoon has a moderate offshore from the NNW, but it’s only 1ft. It’s a long-range promise, but not a standout.
If you’re a beginner wanting a safe, clean splash, the Sunday morning of the 26th of July is your best bet. For the real standout, set your alarm for Tuesday the 28th of July – the morning session is the pick of the fortnight. The crowd at Cala Nova can be around sometimes, so bring a bit of patience.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 3 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | SSE 2 | S 3 | SSE 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | E 2 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | NE 7 |
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1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:23AM0.15m | 1:30PM0.05m | 1:48AM0.13m | 3:46PM0.06m | 2:02AM0.11m | 5:42PM0.08m | 6:44PM0.10m | 7:28PM0.11m | 8:06PM0.12m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:46PM0.02m | 9:57AM0.04m | 5:29PM0.04m | 9:50AM0.04m | 6:26PM0.06m | 9:52AM0.04m | 8:19PM0.08m | 10:05AM0.03m | 10:19AM0.03m | 10:44AM0.02m | |||||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | S 3 | SSE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | SW 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 7 |
2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 |
1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | E 3 | — | — | — | E 2 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1393 | 1795 | 698 | 847 | 910 | 561 | 569 | 608 | 562 | 559 | 608 | 372 | 334 | 682 | 564 | 565 | 1821 | 564 | 334 | 932 | 571 |
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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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