Boilers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.

The main event is definitely Boilers, a heavy reef break that’s only for the advanced crew. The swell pattern is consistent, but the wind is going to be our biggest challenge. The first few days are a write-off with strong cross-shore winds, but we’ve got some real gems lined up if you’re patient.

Starting off Wednesday the 29th, it’s not happening. The morning is tiny with a 3.6 ft NNW swell, but the wind is already messy. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 6.6 ft, but that 18.6 mph cross-shore wind from the NNW will just chop it up. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday the 30th is where it gets interesting. The morning is *glassy* with a light NW wind, 3.1 mph, and a solid 5.6 ft swell from the NNW. The combined energy is moderate (288), and the conditions are described as “expect good surf conditions.” This is a proper window for some clean, powerful waves. The afternoon blows out again with 15.5 mph cross-shore winds, so make the most of that morning.

Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are a bit marginal. The morning of Friday offers 5.9 ft swell, but the cross-shore wind is 6.2 mph, and it’s described as “marginal.” The energy is moderate (346), but with that light cross-shore, it’s going to be okay, not great. The rest of the weekend is a wash with poor conditions.

Now, here’s the standout for the first week. Sunday the 2nd of August, get up early. The morning is glassy, with a 3.1 mph S wind, and a 4.9 ft NNW swell. The combined energy is moderate (239), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” It’s not huge, but it will be clean and fun for the advanced crew. The afternoon gets bigger to 6.6 ft but the wind swings cross-onshore, ruining it.

Monday the 3rd of August is another cracker. The morning is glassy again, with a 3.1 mph N wind, and a 6.2 ft NNW swell. The energy is moderate (385), and it’s “expect good surf conditions.” This is a serious session for the experienced surfer. The afternoon is a no-go.

Tuesday the 4th of August is potentially the best of the first week. The morning has a 7.2 ft NNW swell, with a 3.1 mph NNE wind that is cross-offshore, making it “clean.” The energy is building to strong (581), and it’s rated “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a big, powerful swell at a reef break, but with that clean wind, it’s going to be epic. The afternoon is a write-off again.

We’ve got a few days of marginal conditions after that, with some decent morning windows. The morning of Friday the 7th of August is clean with a 4.9 ft swell and cross-offshore winds, but it’s not as big as the previous days.

Now, look ahead to the second week. Sunday the 9th of August is a real standout. The morning is glassy, with a 3.1 mph ENE wind, and a 7.2 ft NNW swell. The combined energy is strong (556), and the forecast is “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a solid, powerful swell with perfect conditions. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy.

Monday the 10th of August morning is also a gem. Glassy, 3.1 mph NW wind, 5.2 ft swell from the NNW, but with a longer period of 8 seconds, and a very strong energy reading of 599. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a different kind of energy, a bit more push.

The rest of the second week, from Tuesday the 11th to Thursday the 13th, the swell is consistently big, between 7.9 ft and 8.2 ft, and the energy is very strong, reaching into the four-digit range (1153 on Tuesday afternoon). The wind is never fully clean, so it’s going to be a raw, powerful, and messy affair. The morning of Thursday the 13th of August is glassy again with a 5.6 ft swell, a good late-season option.

To sum it up: The best bets are the glassy mornings. Thursday the 30th of July, Sunday the 2nd of August, Monday the 3rd of August, and Tuesday the 4th of August are all strong. But the absolute standouts are Tuesday the 4th of August for the biggest, cleanest swell in the first week, and Sunday the 9th of August for a similar setup in the second. The long-range window on the 9th is promising, but less certain.

Stay safe out there, it’s a heavy reef. If you’re not at that level, this is a watch-and-learn period, or maybe look for a more forgiving spot.

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