The Boiler Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.14° S 18.32° E

The Boiler Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Boiler sea temperature is
13.8° C
1.8° 

The Boiler surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Boiler surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,908 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 20s period with SW swell.

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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Boiler in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 20s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 20s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 13th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
2
1
2
3
4
4
4
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
21
2.5
SW
17
2.2
WSW
16
2
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
1.7
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1892
3782
2535
1832
1475
1257
1244
1267
1384
1286
1399
1965
2560
2528
1945
1401
794
599
739
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
NNE
15
NNW
20
N
25
N
20
NNW
10
NNE
5
SSE
10
SSE
5
WNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
5
NNW
0
ESE
5
SSW
5
NW
15
WNW
20
SSW
30
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:29AM1.56m
3:53PM1.68m
4:09AM1.56m
4:29PM1.69m
4:46AM1.51m
5:05PM1.64m
5:21AM1.43m
5:39PM1.55m
5:56AM1.33m
6:12PM1.43m
6:31AM1.21m
6:47PM1.29m
Low Tide
9:27PM0.05m
9:40AM-0.01m
10:08PM0.02m
10:16AM-0.00m
10:46PM0.04m
10:51AM0.05m
11:22PM0.10m
11:24AM0.14m
11:56PM0.19m
11:56AM0.25m
00:31AM0.30m
12:29PM0.38m
1:08AM0.42m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:14
6:14
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:17
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Temp °C
21
21
24
21
14
15
14
15
16
16
15
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
14
Feels °C
15
17
21
17
10
12
13
14
14
14
11
13
14
16
15
16
15
14
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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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