The Boiler surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 SAST
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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
15.7° C
(Which is 2.0°C colder than average 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 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 20th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Boiler over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
WSW
1
SW
1.4
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)161513131215151515141312121212181616141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)64375749553773016322697270834242103151410197485224566001084179915331491905
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSE
40
SSE
35
SE
35
SE
45
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSE
40
SSE
40
SE
40
SSE
50
SSE
45
SE
35
SE
55
SSE
40
SE
40
SSE
40
SSE
35
SE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:03PM
1.43
2:31AM
1.36
2:33PM
1.44
3:01AM
1.38
3:05PM
1.44
3:31AM
1.38
3:36PM
1.41
4:03AM
1.36
4:08PM
1.37
4:36AM
1.32
4:41PM
1.32
5:12AM
1.28
5:16PM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:01AM
0.31
8:24PM
0.17
8:31AM
0.29
8:53PM
0.15
9:02AM
0.27
9:22PM
0.16
9:33AM
0.28
9:52PM
0.18
10:04AM
0.31
10:23PM
0.22
10:37AM
0.36
10:56PM
0.27
11:12AM
0.41
11:31PM
0.33
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Sunrise5:33--5:31--5:31--5:31--5:31--5:30--5:30--
Sunset-7:30--7:30--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:35--7:36-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181817191917181918191817202019191918191918
Feels °C (?)11111013131012131213108141310141312161514
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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 12 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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