Boilers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, let's take a close look at what's on the menu for the coming stretch. We've got one spot that's really holding all the cards, so I'm gonna focus right there.

Alright, so we're looking at Boilers as our main event, and it’s a classic advanced reef setup that’s known for being very consistent. This place is right on the money for a WNW swell window, and we’ve got a proper run of energy coming through. The water is sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not even need a full wetsuit.

The pattern kicks off this Friday morning, the 7th of August, with some morning glass. We're looking at a 6ft swell from the NNW, but with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is a moderate 371, so it has some punch, but that short period means it won't be the most organized. Still, with glassy conditions, it'll be fun for the crew that knows the reef. The morning is the only window here, because by Friday afternoon that cross-shore wind comes up and it gets ugly.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th offer a similar story. Saturday morning is glassy again with a 6ft NNW swell, and the energy is picking up to 387. Sunday morning is even better with a clean cross-off breeze and a 7ft swell from the same direction, pushing the energy to a moderate 481. These morning sessions are the only game in town before the afternoon wind ruins it.

Midweek looks a bit more marginal, but there are still windows. Wednesday the 12th morning is dead flat calm with a 5ft swell, making for a really clean, small day. Friday the 14th morning also has that glassy feel with a 5ft swell.

Now, the real standout that I’m watching closely is the following Friday, the 21st of August. That morning is absolutely firing. We’ve got glassy conditions, a 7ft swell from the NNW, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 518. This is a proper pulse of moderate energy that will light up the reef. But here’s the thing – 7ft at a reef break like Boilers is serious, so this is for advanced surfers only. The period is still short at 7 seconds, so it won't be super lined up, but with that much energy and no wind, it’s going to be a hell of a lot of fun. The afternoon does get tricky with the cross-shore wind picking up, and that swell jumps to 10ft with energy over 1000, which is way too big and messy for most.

The following Saturday the 22nd of August morning still looks very good. Clean conditions with a 6ft swell from the NNW and a 9-second period, which is a big improvement in wave shape. The energy is a strong 548, so it’s still got plenty of power.

Overall, the absolute best on offer is that Friday morning, the 21st of August, at Boilers. It's a true standout for power and clean conditions. Keep in mind, this is a week and a half out, so it's promising but not locked in yet. For the rest of the run, the mornings are your friend, and the afternoons are borderline unsurfable due to that cross-shore wind.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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