The Boiler surfForecast / Wales – Gower / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 13 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
13.1° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Boiler this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Boiler in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 20th May)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
W
7
1.9
W
8
1.2
W
7
1.6
WNW
7
0.1
SW
15
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
5
0.3
W
6
0.3
W
7
0.3
W
7
0.1
W
15
0.4
WSW
5
0.6
WSW
8
1
W
7
0.5
W
11
1.3
WSW
6
1.2
WSW
6
1.9
SW
8
1.9
SW
9
1.8
SW
9
2.1
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
462
431
138
235
8
36
17
8
8
9
6
7
53
89
61
140
114
403
586
505
673
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
35
NW
35
NW
30
NNW
35
NNW
15
N
25
NNW
30
NNW
10
NNW
15
SSW
20
WSW
20
WNW
15
W
30
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
30
SE
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:22PM8.12m
4:47AM8.58m
5:14PM8.65m
5:38AM9.02m
6:02PM9.09m
6:26AM9.34m
6:49PM9.41m
7:15AM9.52m
7:36PM9.58m
8:03AM9.54m
8:22PM9.58m
8:51AM9.39m
9:10PM9.41m
Low Tide
10:06AM2.24m
10:31PM2.18m
10:57AM1.76m
11:20PM1.70m
11:44AM1.38m
00:06AM1.33m
12:31PM1.12m
00:53AM1.10m
1:17PM1.01m
1:40AM1.02m
2:03PM1.05m
2:28AM1.10m
2:49PM1.23m
3:17AM1.32m
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5:28
5:26
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:18
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8:57
8:59
9:00
9:01
9:02
9:05
9:06
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1
2
1
6
1
1
6
Temp °C
11
12
9
10
11
9
12
11
8
11
11
10
11
11
10
11
11
12
13
13
12
2
4
3
2
3
4
5
3
3
6
6
7
5
4
5
7
6
7
7
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
1.2
W
7
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
5
0.3
W
6
0.3
W
7
0.3
W
7
0.1
W
13
0.4
WSW
5
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
W
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
9
0.1
W
15
1.5
WSW
9
Energy kJ
11
10
138
9
8
36
17
7
8
9
3
7
53
46
61
37
20
157
340
4
352
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
NW
5
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.2
W
4
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
7
0.3
WSW
12
0.6
W
5
Energy kJ
10
8
1
8
8
1
2
4
3
29
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
8
2
3
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
W
7
1.9
W
8
0.9
NW
4
1.6
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
5
0.3
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.5
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
4
1
W
7
0.8
WSW
5
1.3
WSW
6
1.2
WSW
6
1.9
SW
8
1.9
SW
9
1.8
SW
9
2.1
WSW
9
Energy kJ
462
431
27
235
87
3
6
17
3
6
8
89
24
140
114
403
586
505
673
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
620
431
151
186
262
15
318
373
196
350
320
351
0
320
320
39
133
99
204
308
116
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Gower
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
4
4
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
5
4
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
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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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