The Boiler surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 BST
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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
13.2° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Friday (May 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Boiler in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 22nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 22nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 22nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Boiler over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
10
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.8
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
251
253
379
387
298
227
183
132
84
62
64
62
57
30
31
75
63
39
20
18
21
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
25
ESE
10
SSE
10
SW
5
W
5
W
15
W
5
NNW
5
SSE
5
SW
5
NE
10
ESE
5
SE
10
NNE
10
SE
10
SE
15
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
30
ESE
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
10:52PM8.68m
11:26AM8.22m
11:50PM8.28m
12:28PM7.83m
00:56AM7.98m
1:36PM7.63m
2:05AM7.87m
2:45PM7.65m
3:11AM7.95m
3:49PM7.86m
4:11AM8.13m
4:43PM8.13m
5:02AM8.31m
Low Tide
4:28PM1.96m
5:07AM2.06m
5:27PM2.38m
6:13AM2.40m
6:35PM2.69m
7:23AM2.58m
7:49PM2.79m
8:33AM2.58m
8:57PM2.68m
9:35AM2.44m
9:56PM2.46m
10:29AM2.26m
10:47PM2.23m
11:15AM2.10m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:15
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:09
5:09
5:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:08
9:10
9:12
9:13
9:15
9:15
9:16
9:17
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Temp °C
18
16
17
18
16
17
17
16
19
21
22
23
25
25
24
26
25
19
21
18
18
14
11
17
18
14
14
14
15
18
20
22
24
27
27
25
27
25
15
18
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
10
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
251
253
379
387
298
227
183
132
84
62
64
62
57
30
31
75
63
39
20
17
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
8
7
7
37
35
16
16
12
12
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
3
0.7
E
4
0.7
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
4
Energy kJ
3
12
15
18
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1
20
19
67
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
15
15
13
13
340
20
308
469
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Gower
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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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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