The Boiler Surf Break

The Boiler Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.14° S 18.32° E

Issued: 7 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Boiler sea temperature is
15.0° C

1.1°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 23 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: Sunday 28 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 12,916 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 17s period. 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 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 24th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 24th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 28th Jun)16ft (5.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the NNW by Sun night).

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
8
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
5
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
17
4.5
SW
16
4.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
3
SW
16
3
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
1.9
SW
20
3.5
SW
17
5
SW
16
4.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
3
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9389
10370
9129
4542
2221
1594
3880
4784
4498
2004
1541
1862
2207
2808
7251
12081
8284
6008
3765
2848
2216
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
25
ESE
30
SE
30
SE
15
ESE
5
ESE
10
SE
15
E
20
ESE
5
E
5
SSE
10
SSW
20
NNW
40
N
50
NNW
50
WNW
30
W
25
WSW
5
SW
0
ESE
5
SW
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
10:48PM1.21m
11:39AM1.06m
11:47PM1.20m
12:36PM1.10m
00:40AM1.22m
1:23PM1.16m
1:25AM1.25m
2:03PM1.22m
2:06AM1.29m
2:40PM1.27m
2:44AM1.33m
3:15PM1.32m
3:20AM1.35m
3:50PM1.36m
Low Tide
5:32AM0.45m
5:36PM0.55m
6:27AM0.41m
6:35PM0.52m
7:13AM0.37m
7:24PM0.47m
7:54AM0.32m
8:06PM0.42m
8:31AM0.28m
8:44PM0.38m
9:06AM0.24m
9:20PM0.34m
9:39AM0.21m
light rain
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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rain showers
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7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
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5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
 mm
5
8
3
3
2
2
Temp °C
13
13
14
14
15
17
18
17
19
20
16
16
16
15
15
15
13
13
14
12
12
Feels °C
9
9
10
9
13
16
16
15
17
19
17
15
16
9
7
5
5
7
9
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
17
4.5
SW
16
4.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
3
SW
16
3
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
3
WSW
12
3.5
SW
17
5
SW
16
4.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
3
SW
12
Energy kJ
9389
10370
9129
4542
2221
1594
3880
4784
4498
2004
1541
1862
2207
2808
7251
12081
8284
6008
3765
2848
2216
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.7
SSW
17
1.2
SSE
8
0.9
SE
7
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
SE
6
0.2
WSW
22
0.6
WSW
20
1.9
SW
20
3
WSW
12
Energy kJ
18
267
175
89
32
17
46
253
2721
2459
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
6
0.1
W
24
0.2
WSW
22
0.3
SW
24
0.9
WSW
18
Energy kJ
31
11
46
87
448
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
5
1.6
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.5
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
0.9
SE
6
0.7
W
4
1.7
NW
6
1.6
NW
6
Energy kJ
65
149
92
262
268
46
13
178
181
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
9
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
4
5
6
9
5
5
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
3
26
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
11
84
279
426
794
163
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
5
7
9
5
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
7
9
5
5
5
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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