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 January 23,
2004,  prepared for Swift Energy  Company in Amendment No 1 to the  Registration
Statement  No.  333-112041  on Form S-3 of Swift  Energy  Company for the filing
dated on or about April 16, 2004.

                                                  H.J. GRUY AND ASSOCIATES, INC.


                                                  By: /s/ Marilyn Wilson
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                                                     Marilyn Wilson
                                                     President and COO


Houston, Texas
April 16, 2004