Boilers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer over the next couple of weeks at this one spot.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, then a few windows of clean, rideable waves, but the real standout arrives further down the track. The first few days are more about waiting for the right moment than paddling out.

Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are a write-off. The swell is there – around 5ft to 5ft from the NNW – but the cross-shore wind messes it up, and the energy is moderate (266 to 283). Not worth the hassle.

Saturday the 15th is similar. A little more size, pushing 5ft to 6ft, but the afternoon gets ripped apart by a 25 km/h cross-shore. Morning looks a touch better but still marginal.

Now, Sunday the 16th morning is where it starts to get interesting. The wind goes glassy, and you’ve got 5ft from the NNW with an 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate (288), but that clean surface will make it feel much better. This is a solid window for the more experienced crew – it’s not huge, but it’s clean and the rip bowls will be working.

Monday the 17th morning is another beauty. Dead calm, glassy, 5ft from the NNW with a similar period. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is pretty normal for this time of year – no surprises there. The swell energy is moderate (263), and for a reef break like Boilers, the longer-period swell is giving you those longer lulls between sets, making the paddle out a bit easier.

Tuesday the 18th morning is also a repeat of that glassy goodness, with 4ft. Still clean, still rideable, but it’s easing off.

After that, we hit a long dry spell. From Wednesday the 19th right through to Saturday the 22nd, the surf gets small, the wind turns ugly, and the energy drops right off (down to 79 on Thursday). There’s a brief moment on Friday the 21st morning with glassy conditions and only 2ft – surfable but very ordinary. Not a recommendation.

Sunday the 23rd sees a pulse of swell return – 6ft from the NNW, moderate energy (294) – but the wind is cross and the conditions are marginal. The afternoon jumps to 8ft and 693 energy, but a 30 km/h cross-shore makes it a mess.

Monday the 24th morning is the standout of the forecast. Glassy conditions, 6ft from the NNW with an 8-second period, and a combined energy of 395. This is the best you’ll see for weeks. The wind is light from the WSW, offering a clean, offshore texture. Boilers will be firing, but with 6ft, this is for advanced surfers only – it’s punchy on a reef. Crowds are possible here.

Tuesday the 25th morning is also very good – dead calm again, 6ft from the NNW, moderate energy (318). Another clean, fun morning if you missed Monday. The afternoons are typically cross-on and not worth it.

From Wednesday the 26th onward, the swell gets bigger – 7ft to 8ft – but the wind turns cross-onshore or just plain strong. The energy ramps up (757 on the 26th afternoon), but with 8ft and a cross-on breeze, this is more of a challenge for experts only, and the quality is poor. Thursday the 27th is similar. By Friday the 28th, a near gale of 50 km/h blows the whole thing out.

Rusty.

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