The Boiler Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.14° S 18.32° E

The Boiler Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Boiler sea temperature is
15.3° C
0.4° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,810 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 27th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 27th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon night, light winds from the NE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
2
1
2
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
13
2.5
SW
17
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.6
SW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.7
SW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1180
4284
5810
3375
2667
2284
1568
1144
1182
1083
905
809
643
367
392
403
951
555
2275
Wind (km/h)
20
S
45
SE
45
SE
45
SE
45
ESE
40
ESE
25
ESE
5
NE
10
S
5
SSE
10
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
E
10
E
0
S
25
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross
High Tide
1:57AM1.25m
2:30PM1.27m
2:33AM1.32m
3:02PM1.35m
3:06AM1.38m
3:33PM1.43m
3:38AM1.41m
4:03PM1.48m
4:09AM1.43m
4:33PM1.52m
4:40AM1.42m
5:03PM1.53m
Low Tide
8:20AM0.31m
8:36PM0.38m
8:52AM0.23m
9:09PM0.31m
9:22AM0.17m
9:40PM0.26m
9:51AM0.13m
10:11PM0.22m
10:18AM0.12m
10:42PM0.20m
10:47AM0.12m
11:13PM0.20m
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cloud
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:43
7:41
7:41
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:01
6:01
6:02
6:04
6:05
6:05
6:06
 mm
Temp °C
15
15
14
14
14
15
14
14
15
15
15
16
16
15
19
19
21
22
24
Feels °C
12
11
4
4
5
6
7
12
13
13
12
12
11
11
16
15
17
19
20
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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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