The Boiler Surf Break

The Boiler Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.14° S 18.32° E

Issued: 7 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Boiler sea temperature is
15.3° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 10,808 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. 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 5AM. 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 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 20th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 24th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (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

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed night, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
2
2
1
0
0
9
7
7
5
2
3
3
3
4
2
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
15
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
2
WSW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.7
SW
14
4
SW
18
4.5
SW
16
4.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.3
SSW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
542
1494
1451
1422
991
1060
1131
494
1044
9902
10241
9447
5001
2108
918
788
2648
2913
2155
2056
2815
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
N
5
NE
5
N
15
NNW
15
NW
30
N
30
NW
30
NNW
15
S
30
SE
35
SE
35
SE
35
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
10
WSW
5
N
20
N
25
N
20
WNW
Wind State
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
8:13AM1.13m
8:44PM1.30m
9:20AM1.06m
9:45PM1.24m
10:32AM1.04m
10:48PM1.21m
11:39AM1.06m
11:47PM1.20m
12:36PM1.10m
00:40AM1.22m
1:23PM1.16m
1:25AM1.25m
2:03PM1.22m
Low Tide
2:15AM0.38m
2:14PM0.41m
3:20AM0.44m
3:17PM0.50m
4:28AM0.46m
4:27PM0.54m
5:32AM0.45m
5:36PM0.55m
6:27AM0.41m
6:35PM0.52m
7:13AM0.37m
7:24PM0.47m
7:54AM0.32m
clear
clear
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rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
mod rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:52
7:52
7:52
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
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
 mm
2
2
9
3
3
2
Temp °C
22
21
19
19
18
16
15
15
15
14
13
14
14
14
17
17
16
19
15
13
15
Feels °C
18
19
18
18
17
14
13
11
9
11
8
8
8
8
11
13
16
18
11
7
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
11
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
2
WSW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.7
SW
14
4
SW
18
4.5
SW
16
4.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.6
SW
12
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
377
1494
1451
1422
991
1060
1131
494
1044
9902
10241
9447
5001
2108
918
773
2648
2913
2155
2056
2815
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
15
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
NNW
4
0.2
SSE
8
1
W
12
0.5
W
12
1
SW
14
0.6
SW
22
1
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.7
ESE
8
1
SSW
7
0.4
SW
22
Energy kJ
542
21
7
6
276
75
401
290
299
788
150
57
55
96
118
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
9
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
19
0.1
SW
24
0.3
WSW
22
Energy kJ
55
9
6
8
35
22
91
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.6
NW
4
1.2
NNW
5
1.7
WNW
6
1.9
NW
6
1.1
SE
5
1.5
SE
6
2.1
SSE
7
2.5
SE
8
2
SE
8
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
4
Energy kJ
4
10
61
206
284
56
131
415
929
446
22
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
8
9
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
11
11
33
13
11
0
26
14
14
14
14
3
2
0
14
33
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
9
9
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
9
9
9
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
6
5
7
9
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
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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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