
Surf Forecasts:
Ibiza - Punta Xarraca surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NE swell with 115 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ibiza - Punta Xarraca this week:
The surf forecast for Ibiza - Punta Xarraca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ibiza - Punta Xarraca in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ibiza - Punta Xarraca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s get into it. I’m looking at Punta-Xarraca-Ibiza over the next 16 days, and I gotta be straight with you – there’s a whole lot of nothing for most of that stretch. This break is an inconsistent little number at the best of times, and this forecast is testing that reputation. From now right through until the end of July, the surf is almost totally flat or just too messy to bother with. We’re talking tiny dribbles, cross‑onshore junk, and energy readings that barely register – most days the combined energy sits at zero or single digits. If you’re desperate, you could paddle out on a few mornings with a knee‑high ripple and clean wind, but honestly it’s not worth the wetsuit.
Then, after a long dry spell, there’s a glimmer. On Monday, 27 July morning, the ocean finally wakes up. A NE swell rolls in at about 4 ft with a period of 8 seconds – that’s a bit of push behind it, and the combined energy clocks in at 218, which is moderate. The wind is light and cross‑offshore out of the SE, so it’ll be clean, with lined‑up walls. This is the clear standout of the whole outlook. The break is a beach‑and‑reef setup, so that longish period should still wrap in nicely. Keep in mind this spot is inconsistent and crowds are possible, so if you’re keen, get there early. After that morning, the energy drops back down to weak levels and the surf fades again. There’s a tiny uptick on 1 August afternoon with a 5 ft NE swell and moderate energy (149), but the wind goes cross‑shore and the wave comment is poor – so that one’s a miss.
Overall, the best advice is to point your van towards Punta-Xarraca on Monday 27 July morning. It’s the only real window in a very quiet stretch. For the rest, you’re better off doing something else. Stay patient – with a spot this inconsistent, the blank runs are normal, but forecasts can always shift.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 5 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | S 3 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 10 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 67 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:24AM0.06m | 1:04AM0.16m | 12:53PM0.06m | 1:32AM0.14m | 2:38PM0.07m | 1:55AM0.12m | 4:23PM0.09m | 2:06AM0.11m | 5:51PM0.11m | 6:54PM0.12m | 7:35PM0.13m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:35AM0.05m | 5:04PM0.02m | 8:55AM0.05m | 5:51PM0.04m | 9:08AM0.05m | 6:48PM0.06m | 9:26AM0.04m | 8:14PM0.08m | 9:47AM0.04m | 11:32PM0.09m | 10:12AM0.03m | 10:42AM0.03m | |||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | WSW 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 8 |
1 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 67 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | NE 10 | — |
1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | 3 | 15 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 |
6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1380 | 1422 | 694 | 853 | 898 | 551 | 562 | 595 | 549 | 547 | 595 | 403 | 364 | 595 | 551 | 614 | 670 | 364 | 271 | 606 | 0 |
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Information about the Ibiza - Punta Xarraca Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ibiza - Punta Xarraca provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ibiza - Punta Xarraca can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ibiza - Punta Xarraca 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 - Punta Xarraca) 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 - Punta Xarraca 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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