
Surf Forecasts:
Boiler surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 204 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boiler in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boiler over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 72 | 99 | 124 | 137 | 178 | 161 | 146 | 131 | 116 | 113 | 75 | 51 | 35 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 37 | 22 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:47AM0.84m | 11:10PM0.72m | 11:30AM0.80m | 11:53PM0.68m | 12:16PM0.75m | 00:40AM0.64m | 1:06PM0.71m | 1:33AM0.60m | 2:02PM0.69m | 2:35AM0.58m | 3:03PM0.68m | 3:43AM0.57m | 4:01PM0.69m | 4:44AM0.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:12PM0.07m | 5:20AM0.08m | 5:56PM0.08m | 6:03AM0.09m | 6:42PM0.09m | 6:49AM0.09m | 7:36PM0.10m | 7:38AM0.09m | 8:37PM0.10m | 8:29AM0.10m | 9:40PM0.10m | 9:23AM0.10m | 10:37PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 |
28 | 28 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 113 | 75 | 51 | 35 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 37 | 22 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | E 15 | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 13 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
— | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | — | E 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | SW 3 |
1 | 72 | 99 | 124 | 137 | 178 | 161 | 146 | 131 | 116 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 236 | 394 | 1295 | 1052 | 1052 | 1052 | 1052 | 158 | 154 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 626 | 12 | 20 | 1060 | 873 | 31 | 49 | 563 |
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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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