
Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Cala Nova surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SE swell with 69 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Cala Nova over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin'.
First up, the outlook for the next 16 days is a tough one. We're looking at a stretch of flat, weak conditions for Ibiza's Cala Nova, a beach and reef setup that's exposed to swell. The water is sitting at a very warm 84°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year. That's the good news. The bad news is there's barely a wave to be found.
The whole 16-day window is a write-off for any proper surf. We're talking a solid gap from the start right through to the end of the period with no real swell on offer. The wave energy is practically non-existent. The highest combined swell energy we see is a weak 61 (from a 3ft, 5-second easterly windswell on the afternoon of the 9th of August), but even that comes with a "poor surf conditions" tag and a choppy, cross-onshore wind. That's not surfable. The rest of the time the energy is in the single digits or low double digits, with wave heights barely reaching 1ft to 3ft and short periods.
We get a few glassy mornings on the 7th, 12th, 13th, and 20th of August, but with no swell height to speak of – just 0.3ft to 1ft – it's flat calm, not surfable. The wind occasionally goes light or glassy, which would be a major positive if there was any swell, but there isn't.
For beginners, the swell never even gets close to 5ft, so it's not too big, but it's also not enough to ride. For experts, there's nothing to paddle into.
To be honest, this looks more like a stretch for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer if anything kicks up, given the beach setup and onshore winds. But with the combined energy values staying weak to non-existent, even that's a stretch.
There are no standouts here. The best you can hope for is a complete change in the forecast, because right now, the board stays in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | SE 2 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 61 | 60 | 37 | 36 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:04PM0.08m | 1:06AM0.09m | 5:30PM0.10m | 6:35PM0.12m | 7:28PM0.13m | 8:14PM0.15m | 9:01PM0.16m | 9:45PM0.17m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:44PM0.08m | 9:03AM0.03m | 9:29AM0.02m | 10:14AM0.01m | 11:04AM0.01m | 11:58AM0.00m | 12:51PM-0.00m | |||||||||||||
— | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | N 7 | SE 4 | NE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 60 | 37 | 36 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 16 | 27 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 531 | 531 | 562 | 608 | 559 | 560 | 755 | 594 | 595 | 780 | 740 | 560 | 883 | 560 | 559 | 608 | 559 | 559 | 608 | 564 |
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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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