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,
2001, prepared for Swift Energy Company in the Registration Statement on Form S-
3 of Swift Energy Company for the filing dated on or about July 3, 2001.


                                         H.J. GRUY AND ASSOCIATES, INC.



                                         /s/ Robert Rasor
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                                         Robert Rasor, PE
                                         Executive Vice President


Houston, Texas
July 2, 2001