EXHIBIT 23.1


                    CONSENT OF H.J. GRUY AND ASSOCIATES, INC.


We hereby  consent to the use of the name H.J.  Gruy and  Associates,  Inc.  and
references  to H.J.  Gruy  and  Associates,  Inc.  and to the  inclusion  of and
references to our report, or information  contained  therein,  dated February 7,
2003,  prepared for Swift Energy Company in the  Registration  Statement on Form
S-3 of Swift Energy Company for the filing dated on or about January 20, 2004.

                                   H.J. GRUY AND ASSOCIATES, INC.



                                   By:/s/ Marilyn Wilson
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                                      Marilyn Wilson
                                      President and Chief Operating Officer


Houston, Texas
January 20, 2004