H.J. GRUY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. ------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------- 333 Clay Street, Suite 3850, Houston, Texas 77002 TEL.(713) 739-1000 FAX (713) 739-6112

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                                                                    Exhibit 23.1



                    CONSENT OF ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇ AND ASSOCIATES, INC.



We hereby consent to the use of the name ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇ and  Associates,  Inc. and of
references  to ▇.▇.  ▇▇▇▇  and  Associates,  Inc.  and to the  inclusion  of and
references to our report, or information  contained therein,  dated February 14,
2002,  prepared for Swift Energy Company in the  Registration  Statement on Form
S-3 of Swift Energy Company for the filing dated on or about September 30, 2002.



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                                           President and Chief Operating Officer


Houston, Texas
September 25, 2002