
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.
| 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 talk about what's on offer for the next couple of weeks at Cala Nova. I'll be straight with you – it's a tough one to call.
Looking at the whole picture, the 16-day window is pretty flat. There's a big gap of nothing much happening. The first solid swell we see is near the end of the run but it's far out, so don't get your hopes up too much just yet. We're going to be staring at a lot of small, choppy, and weak conditions for a long stretch.
The first faint glimmer isn't until the 16th of August, but honestly, it's still poor. We're looking at a tiny 2ft swell from the southeast with a short period of 5 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly 29. It's glassy on the morning of the 16th at Cala Nova (Ibiza - Cala Nova), which is a nice touch, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no drama there.
The next little pulse comes in on the 20th of August. The swell picks up to a modest 3ft to 4ft from the SE/ESE, but the period is still short (5 seconds) and the combined energy tops out at 94. With a gentle cross-onshore wind, it's going to be a bumpy, messy affair. Not really worth paddling out for.
The only real standout, and I mean *only*, is the morning of the 24th of August. This is a full two weeks away, so take it with a grain of salt, but it's the best looking call on the board. We've got a 2ft swell from the ESE, but the wind is a fresh offshore from the NNW blowing at 22 mph. That offshore wind is a game-changer for cleaning things up. The combined energy is only 23 though, so it's not going to be powerful. For a dedicated surfer, this is the one morning to mark on the calendar for a session, but it's a long-range gamble.
The rest of the time? It's a lot of cross-on winds, onshore slop, and swell heights barely reaching 2ft. There's a period of glassy conditions on the 23rd of August morning, but with a 2ft, 4-second swell, it's just a ripple.
To be honest, for most of this month, the beach and reef setup at Cala Nova looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, especially on the 20th when the wind picks up. The lack of any consistent swell and the persistent onshore/cross-onshore winds make for a tough run for the wave rider.
So, bottom line: wait and see on that 24th of August morning. Everything else is a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
8 | 27 | 36 | 56 | 42 | 25 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | ||||||||||||
— | 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 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 |
8 | 27 | — | — | 42 | 25 | — | 12 | 6 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 5 | — | — | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — |
— | — | 36 | 56 | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 565 | 615 | 681 | 429 | 602 | 608 | 559 | 566 | 608 | 564 | 560 | 682 | 569 | 571 | 608 | 561 | 611 | 716 | 569 |
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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).
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