
Surf Forecasts:
Boiler surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, S swell with 225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boiler this week:
The surf forecast for Boiler over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boiler in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boiler over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 120mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | 16 | 18 | 27 | 21 | 33 | 23 | 33 | 82 | 33 | 32 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 30 | 14 | 18 | 34 | 59 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:41PM0.63m | 4:46AM0.51m | 5:34PM0.64m | 5:39AM0.50m | 6:21PM0.66m | 6:27AM0.49m | 7:02PM0.69m | 7:11AM0.50m | 7:39PM0.72m | 7:52AM0.51m | 8:13PM0.74m | 8:30AM0.52m | 8:46PM0.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00AM0.04m | 10:58PM0.08m | 10:49AM0.04m | 11:56PM0.08m | 11:34AM0.04m | 00:49AM0.07m | 12:14PM0.04m | 1:36AM0.06m | 12:52PM0.04m | 2:19AM0.05m | 1:27PM0.04m | 2:57AM0.05m | 2:03PM0.04m | 3:31AM0.04m | |||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | 6 | 42 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 32 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 14 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | NNE 4 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
3 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 13 | 33 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 30 | 14 | 18 | 34 | 59 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | NNE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 12 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 6 | NE 3 |
13 | — | 4 | 27 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 33 | 82 | 3 | 25 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | SSE 6 | — | — | E 10 | — | NE 6 | NE 7 |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | — | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 2 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSW 3 | N 6 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | S 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — |
5 | 1 | — | 6 | 18 | 10 | 15 | — | 27 | 20 | — | — | — | 7 | 15 | 12 | 28 | 14 | 3 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 361 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 158 | 154 | 158 | 57 | 12 | 12 | 1145 | 125 | 12 | 703 | 126 | 12 | 41 | 0 |
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Information about the Boiler Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Boiler provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Boiler can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boiler 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 (Boiler) 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 Boiler 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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