Cala Nova
Ibiza's surf beach, on the east coast, with a reef that shapes the waves.
Cala Nova, next to Es Canar, is the most surfed beach in Ibiza. It faces east and, with an east or north-east swell, breaks over sand and a rock shelf that shapes the peaks.
Out of season it's where the island's small surf community meets.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | E, NE, SE |
| Best wind (offshore) | W, NW, SW |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–1.5 m |
| Best season | October to April |
| Crowd | Medium |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A funboard or longboard on small days; a shortboard or fish with more swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Cala Nova
The water is around 14 °C in winter and 25 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
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Localism and vibe
Quiet vibe and a small community.
Surfing style
Beach break over mixed sand and rock.
Hazards
Rock at the peak and swimmers in summer.
Map
Other spots nearby
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Santa Margalida (Mallorca)
Mallorca's best-known spot: peaks over rock and sand in the Bay of Alcúdia.
Capdepera (Mallorca)
A sand-and-dune cove in north-east Mallorca, open to northerly swell.
Cala Ratjada (Mallorca)
A sandy beach among the pines near Cala Ratjada, for north-east swell days.
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.