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The Boiler surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 19 May 2024 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 16.6°C (Statistics for 19 May 1981-2005 - mean: 17.2 °C max: 18.2 °C min: 16.3 °C)
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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 16.6°C (Statistics for 19 May 1981-2005 - mean: 17.2 °C max: 18.2 °C min: 16.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Boiler this week:

The surf forecast for The Boiler over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Boiler in the next 12 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 19th May)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 21st May)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 20th May)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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

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Sun
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Fri
31
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
WSW
3
SW
4.5
SW
4.5
SW
4
WSW
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
3
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.3
SSW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SW
3.5
SSW
4.5
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.5
WSW
2.5
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
Period(s) (?)181717171614141414131212141414131313131316161715151515141313131317151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)964458112455114337098622375959111531832981553805216925962125168212231939221924403343542411027561472345712505740102373138713577724018432021401657
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
20
N
20
N
20
NNW
30
N
25
N
10
SW
20
SSE
30
SE
40
SE
35
SE
40
SSE
45
SE
40
SE
40
SE
35
SE
35
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
10
SE
5
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SW
15
S
25
SE
15
ESE
25
SE
15
SSE
15
ENE
15
WSW
10
W
10
NNW
15
S
20
SE
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
offglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:07AM
1.35
1:37PM
1.26
1:40AM
1.41
2:10PM
1.32
2:14AM
1.45
2:43PM
1.36
2:47AM
1.47
3:17PM
1.39
3:22AM
1.47
3:52PM
1.39
3:58AM
1.45
4:29PM
1.37
4:37AM
1.41
5:11PM
1.35
5:21AM
1.35
5:59PM
1.31
6:11AM
1.27
6:55PM
1.28
7:13AM
1.19
8:01PM
1.27
8:28AM
1.14
9:13PM
1.29
9:50AM
1.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
0.41
7:33AM
0.27
7:35PM
0.36
8:04AM
0.20
8:09PM
0.31
8:35AM
0.16
8:42PM
0.28
9:07AM
0.14
9:16PM
0.26
9:41AM
0.13
9:51PM
0.27
10:16AM
0.15
10:30PM
0.29
10:55AM
0.19
11:13PM
0.33
11:39AM
0.24
12:04AM
0.39
12:29PM
0.30
1:07AM
0.43
1:28PM
0.37
2:22AM
0.45
2:38PM
0.41
3:45AM
0.42
Sun
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Fri
31
Sunrise--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:43
Sunset5:50--5:50--5:49--5:47--5:47--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--
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Rain (mm)
------------2-----------------------
Temp. °C171716171616171716171616151515161514161616161717181716191916171817171616
Feels °C (?)1516131313121515111110118889811131316151616161514161615161816161316

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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