The Boiler Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.14° S 18.32° E

The Boiler Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Boiler sea temperature is
13.7°C
2.4° 

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 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 8,799 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 10th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 10th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 6th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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WSW
15
4
WSW
15
4
WSW
14
4
SW
15
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
12
2.3
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.7
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12
1.5
SW
11
1.6
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7670
5906
6040
6374
4135
3185
4304
3820
2700
2094
1160
1831
1583
1500
944
765
524
480
1186
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SSW
15
WNW
25
NW
20
N
20
NNW
20
S
25
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
S
5
SW
15
S
5
NE
25
NNW
30
NNW
5
WSW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:54AM1.29m
1:13PM1.46m
1:37AM1.39m
1:51PM1.56m
2:13AM1.46m
2:24PM1.62m
2:47AM1.50m
2:56PM1.64m
3:18AM1.51m
3:27PM1.61m
3:48AM1.48m
3:56PM1.55m
4:18AM1.43m
Low Tide
7:02AM0.26m
7:35PM0.17m
7:42AM0.18m
8:11PM0.08m
8:17AM0.12m
8:44PM0.03m
8:49AM0.10m
9:15PM0.01m
9:20AM0.11m
9:44PM0.04m
9:50AM0.15m
10:12PM0.10m
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Feels °C
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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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