
Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, ESE swell with 56 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 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
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 what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. For the entire 16-day window, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. The water is a scorching 84°F at the start, which is a good 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so it feels like bathwater, but that’s about the only excitement. The swell is almost non-existent, with tiny waves and weak energy levels. From Saturday the 8th right through to the 23rd, the forecast is just full of "poor surf conditions."
The first several days, from the 8th to the 19th of August, are a write-off. The combined energy barely gets into double digits, and when it does, it’s still weak. For example, on the 21st of August, we finally see a bit of a pulse – a 4ft swell from the ENE with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy hits 157. That’s the strongest we get, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore, making it lumpy and messy. It’s not worth paddling out for. That kind of setup with a beach-and-reef break like Cala-Nova (Ibiza) is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
There’s a gap of several days with no real options. The only time the wind goes glassy is on the 14th and 15th, but the swell is only 0.7ft, so you’re just floating. On the 18th, we get glassy conditions again, but again, no swell.
Bottom line: there are no good surf options here. The swell is too small, the wind is often onshore or cross-on, and the consistency is terrible. For this area, a blank run like this is pretty normal. It tends not to stay poor for long, but for now, leave the board at home.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 2 |
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1 | 3 | 12 | 36 | 46 | 56 | 36 | 34 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on |
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 | 10:14AM0.01m | 11:04AM0.01m | 11:58AM0.00m | 12:51PM-0.00m | 1:45PM-0.00m | 2:32PM-0.00m | 7:47AM0.05m | 3:26PM0.01m | |||||||||||||
7:00 | — | — | 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 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 36 | 34 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | ESE 2 |
1 | 3 | 12 | 36 | 46 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 594 | 808 | 560 | 589 | 900 | 429 | 571 | 608 | 564 | 569 | 608 | 564 | 565 | 682 | 565 | 560 | 682 | 564 | 638 | 716 | 568 |
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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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