Ibiza - Cala Nova Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough outlook for Ibiza – Cala Nova. We’ve got a full 16-day window in front of us, but I’m not seeing anything that gets the blood pumping. There are no good surf options in this entire period. It is going to be a long, dry stretch for paddle surfing.

Looking at the details, the swell just isn't there. For the first week, from July 16th right through to the 24th, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves. We’re talking ankle-snappers at best, with swell heights barely cracking 2ft. The period is super short, mostly 3 to 5 seconds, which means no power and no shape. The combined swell energy barely climbs into double digits – we're seeing readings like 4, 7, and 10 (weak energy). Honestly, it’s more of a lake than a sea most days.

There are a few moments where the wind goes clean or glassy, like Friday morning the 17th or Saturday morning the 26th, but with no swell behind it, that clean surface is just a tease. You could lie on your board and tan, but you won’t be surfing. The water temperature is about 82°F, and with a 5°F anomaly, that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a bath, but that doesn’t help the waves.

As we move into the second week, things look a tiny bit less pathetic on paper, but still not worth the paddle-out. Around July 29th, the swell bumps up to 3ft to 3ft with a period stretching to 6 or 7 seconds. The combined energy finally gets into a moderate range, hitting 52 and then 77 on that Wednesday. A SE swell is showing up, which is off the optimum direction for this exposed beach-and-reef setup (which prefers a SE swell). You’ll also have a moderate breeze from the NE on the 30th keeping things clean, but the wave quality is still marked as poor. The size might attract a few beginners, but the shape will be all over the place, and the crowd factor is listed as “sometimes” – honestly, even the crowds probably know it’s not worth it on these days.

For the rest of the period into the end of July and the 31st, it fades back into the small stuff. Without any consistent groundswell on the cards, this is just one of those blank runs that happens here. Forecasts can change, but right now, you’d have better luck with a paddleboard or a kite if the wind picks up properly. For surfing, leave the board at home.

Rusty.

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