Ibiza - Cala Nova Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.00° N 1.58° E

Ibiza - Cala Nova Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ibiza - Cala Nova sea temperature is
29.3° C
3.2° 

Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SSW swell with 47 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 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s

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 on the menu for Ibiza's Cala Nova. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this stretch of 16 days is looking lean. Really lean. The swell engine is pretty much off, and what little energy shows up is weak, short-period, and mostly from the wrong angles. If you're looking for a proper surf, you might want to sit this one out unless you're desperate for a splash.

We kick things off on Friday the 21st with the most "interesting" conditions, which isn't saying much. A small 4ft swell from the SSW is rolling in, but with a shockingly short 5-second period, it's just wind chop with no push. The combined swell energy is a paltry 80, so it's weak. The water is a scorching 85°F, which is a massive 6°F above normal – that's much warmer than usual for this time of year, almost like bathwater. The morning wind is a cross-offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, so the surface is clean, but there's just no wave to work with. By the afternoon, the swell drops to 3ft, and the wind swings to a light WNW cross-off. It's surfable if you’re on a foamie, but it's about as uninspiring as it gets.

From Saturday the 22nd, it's a long, dull stretch. The swell drops to under 3ft, the period hovers around 5 seconds, and the combined energy barely reaches 42. The winds are mostly onshore or cross-shore, creating choppy, messy conditions. For the next week and a half, the forecast is a broken record of "poor surf conditions" – tiny swell, weak energy, and winds that are never truly offshore for long. There's a brief moment on Tuesday the 25th afternoon where the wind goes glassy, and the swell is a tiny 2ft from the east, but it's still just a ripple. On Thursday the 27th afternoon, we get a moderate offshore wind from the WNW at 16 mph, which cleans up the 2ft SSW swell, but again, the period is a pathetic 6 seconds.

After that, it's more of the same: tiny, weak swell with onshore or cross-shore winds right through to the end of the first week of September. The combined swell energy drops to single digits on some days – that's how flat it gets. Thursday the 3rd of September has a fresh offshore wind, but the swell is only 1ft with a 4-second period. It's a total write-off.

There is simply no standout session here. The best you could hope for is the first day or the glassy afternoon on the 25th, but that's a stretch. For a beach-and-reef set-up like Cala Nova, with this kind of weak, short-period swell and mostly cross-onshore wind, the setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The consistent lack of real swell and the poor quality make this a blank run that's pretty normal for the area when the Atlantic is quiet. Keep an eye on the charts, things can change, but for now, leave the boards in the van.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
7
0.4
S
5
0.3
SSW
5
0.8
NE
5
0.7
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
5
0.9
SW
4
0.7
SSW
6
0.2
E
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
63
8
5
32
21
29
36
34
27
23
31
25
28
20
19
11
5
23
28
2
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
10
WNW
5
SE
10
ESE
25
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
20
E
10
ESE
10
E
5
SW
20
WSW
15
W
5
NW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
SSE
30
SSW
20
W
25
WNW
20
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
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High Tide
6:30PM0.12m
7:23PM0.12m
8:10PM0.13m
8:53PM0.14m
9:23PM0.14m
9:53PM0.14m
10:20PM0.14m
Low Tide
8:42AM0.03m
9:28AM0.03m
10:31AM0.02m
11:29AM0.02m
12:28PM0.01m
1:11PM0.01m
1:54PM0.01m
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7:11
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8:40
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8:31
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Temp °C
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28
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26
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27
27
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30
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27
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30
Feels °C
28
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28
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29
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32
29
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29
22
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27
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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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