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The Boiler surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 SASTForecast 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
17.7° C
(Which is 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 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Boiler in the next 16 days are 7.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 13s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 8th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 8th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 11th May) | 23ft (7.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Boiler over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the W by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the NNW on Sun night, light winds from the SSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thu 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WNW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | WSW 11 | |
759 | 2133 | 1924 | 1435 | 551 | 845 | 603 | 2670 | 4700 | 6315 | 10551 | 3740 | 5153 | 3423 | 2466 | 2055 | 2205 | 1462 | 990 | 731 | 444 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:51AM1.07m | 7:49PM1.08m | 8:04AM1.01m | 9:10PM1.09m | 9:36AM1.01m | 10:24PM1.16m | 10:56AM1.07m | 11:22PM1.27m | 11:55AM1.17m | 00:10AM1.39m | 12:45PM1.29m | 00:55AM1.50m | 1:30PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:45AM0.57m | 1:10PM0.50m | 1:58AM0.62m | 2:23PM0.54m | 3:34AM0.61m | 3:47PM0.54m | 4:54AM0.52m | 4:58PM0.48m | 5:51AM0.39m | 5:54PM0.40m | 6:38AM0.25m | 6:43PM0.30m | 7:22AM0.12m | 7:28PM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — |
 | 6:00 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SE 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SW 13 | NNW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
 kJ | 1028 | 2133 | 1924 | 1435 | 563 | 845 | 581 | 132 | 80 | 43 | 27 | 3059 | 199 | 3423 | 2466 | 2055 | 2205 | 1462 | 990 | 731 | 396 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | WSW 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | S 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 759 | 892 | 742 | 680 | 551 | 451 | 277 | — | — | — | — | 546 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 1338 | 769 | 695 | 541 | 385 | 444 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SW 14 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | S 9 |
| kJ | 447 | 62 | 104 | 142 | 466 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 38 | 126 | 87 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | WNW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 603 | 2670 | 4700 | 6315 | 10551 | 3740 | 5153 | 1979 | 1663 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 13 | 66 | 897 | 1057 | 898 | 972 | 1052 | 331 | 11 | 163 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near The Boiler, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 38 km (24 miles) away, Bellville, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.
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