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The Boiler surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 11 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Boiler surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Boiler sea temperature is
10.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Boiler this week:
The surf forecast for The Boiler over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Boiler in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Boiler over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1376 | 3170 | 6441 | 5097 | 2106 | 614 | 328 | 218 | 132 | 90 | 25 | 54 | 242 | 615 | 1244 | 4545 | 3553 | 1831 | 774 | 521 | 245 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:37PM 6.55 | 2:32AM 6.86 | 3:12PM 6.89 | 3:48AM 7.43 | 4:19PM 7.54 | 4:45AM 8.12 | 5:11PM 8.23 | 5:32AM 8.75 | 5:55PM 8.82 | 6:15AM 9.25 | 6:36PM 9.27 | 6:57AM 9.60 | 7:16PM 9.58 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:04PM 3.92 | 8:55AM 3.51 | 9:32PM 3.42 | 10:04AM 2.87 | 10:32PM 2.72 | 10:56AM 2.19 | 11:19PM 2.06 | 11:41AM 1.60 | 12:00AM 1.52 | 12:22PM 1.16 | 12:40AM 1.13 | 1:01PM 0.88 | 1:19AM 0.90 | ||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -3 | -2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
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Information about the The Boiler Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Boiler provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Boiler can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The 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 (The 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 The 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.
The Boiler is 9 km (6 miles) from Swansea. If you plan a holiday in Wales - Gower, look for hotels and other accommodation in Swansea. Swansea has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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