Surfers Make the Most of Waves Reaching 1.5 Metres at Port des Torrent in Ibiza

November 13, 2026

The passage of Storm Charles brought powerful waves to Ibiza's coastline this week, creating unusual surfing conditions at Port des Torrent, where surfers took advantage of waves reaching approximately 1.5 metres on Friday.

The conditions were part of a wider episode of unsettled weather affecting Ibiza and Formentera, with strong westerly and south-westerly winds and rough seas across the Pitiusas.

Storm Charles Brings Strong Waves to Ibiza

Storm Charles affected the Balearic Islands with strong winds and significant coastal swell. On Thursday, 12 November, wave heights reached between three and five metres in some exposed coastal areas, while adverse sea conditions disrupted ferry connections between Ibiza and Formentera.

Although conditions began to ease on Friday, the sea remained unsettled.

The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) maintained a yellow warning for coastal conditions, forecasting westerly and south-westerly winds and waves of between two and four metres in the affected waters.

Surfers Take Advantage of the Conditions at Port des Torrent

At Port des Torrent, in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia, the conditions provided an opportunity for local surfers to get into the water.

The waves at the beach reached around 1.5 metres, according to the local report. This is considerably different from the larger wave heights recorded in more exposed coastal waters during the storm.

Port des Torrent is situated within the bay of Sant Antoni, on Ibiza's western coast. Its conditions can differ from those at more exposed locations around the island, depending on wind and swell direction.

Rough Seas Remain a Concern

Despite the opportunities for experienced surfers, the weather conditions continued to require caution around the coastline.

AEMET's coastal forecast for Friday described strong westerly and south-westerly winds, with rough seas gradually easing during the day. The yellow coastal warning remained in force until Friday evening.

The episode once again demonstrated how quickly Ibiza's coastline can change during autumn and winter weather systems, bringing powerful waves and very different sea conditions from one beach to another.

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