The Boiler Surf Break

The Boiler Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.14° S 18.32° E

Issued: 7 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Boiler sea temperature is
15.3° C

1.0°C colder than average for this time of year

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 11,968 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with WSW 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) 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 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 19th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 24th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 24th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu night, light winds from the SE by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
9
7
0
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
11
1.1
SW
15
2
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
13
4
SW
17
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2680
2006
1395
597
428
748
644
553
550
1537
1814
1648
905
1192
1200
869
1144
9607
9462
8377
5001
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
35
SSE
40
SE
25
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
10
E
10
SE
10
ESE
5
ESE
15
SE
5
ENE
10
NNE
5
NW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
WSW
10
SSE
35
SSE
45
SE
45
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
6:01PM1.49m
6:19AM1.33m
6:52PM1.44m
7:13AM1.23m
7:46PM1.37m
8:13AM1.13m
8:44PM1.30m
9:20AM1.06m
9:45PM1.24m
10:32AM1.04m
10:48PM1.21m
11:39AM1.06m
11:47PM1.20m
Low Tide
11:42AM0.13m
00:18AM0.24m
12:30PM0.22m
1:14AM0.31m
1:20PM0.32m
2:15AM0.38m
2:14PM0.41m
3:20AM0.44m
3:17PM0.50m
4:28AM0.46m
4:27PM0.54m
5:32AM0.45m
5:36PM0.55m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:45
5:45
 mm
2
Temp °C
14
16
15
14
19
20
23
23
22
20
20
20
20
21
19
16
16
16
15
14
14
Feels °C
9
9
8
9
17
17
19
20
18
18
17
16
19
20
19
15
15
15
11
7
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
2
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
13
4
SW
17
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
2680
2006
1395
597
428
748
644
553
377
1537
1814
1648
905
1192
1200
869
1144
9607
9462
8377
5001
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.9
SW
13
1.1
WSW
12
0.9
SE
7
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
1.2
W
12
0.4
W
12
0.3
SSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
20
Energy kJ
15
238
328
75
91
110
550
33
20
7
425
46
46
110
206
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.1
SE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
326
220
49
91
139
1
11
10
3
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
5
1.1
SE
4
1.9
SE
6
1.9
SE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.3
ESE
7
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
NNW
3
1.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
67
45
240
284
116
145
3
6
4
3
2
61
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
8
7
4
6
Distance (km)
41
163
26
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
0
2
0
163
349
26
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
9
6
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
9
9
8
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
6
7
4
9
5
9
4
7
7
5
6
5
6
5
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.

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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