Guillotines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Guillotines.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but this 16-day window builds into something pretty special for the experienced crew. Don’t get too excited for the first few days—it’s mostly flat or ordinary, but from late July into early August, there’s some serious grunt on the way.

The first few days are pretty quiet. Sunday the 26th is a write-off with a weak, choppy 4ft cross-on swell from the south. Monday the 27th starts off tiny and weak with just 3ft from the SSE and a glassy morning that’s surfable but nothing to write home about. That small window closes fast as Monday afternoon goes onshore and messy. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are flat and not worth paddling out for, with swell dropping to 1.0ft and even 0.3ft.

Then things take a turn. On Thursday the 30th, we get our first standout. Guillotines (point) will be firing for those who know what they’re doing—solid 10ft swell from the south, clean with a moderate offshore wind from the southwest. The combined energy is pumping hard at 2647 (strong to very strong). This is expert territory; water temp is around 64°, which is pretty average for the time of year. That Thursday morning window is the pick.

Friday the 31st keeps the run going with a cleaner 6ft from the SSE and light offshore winds in the morning—much more manageable but still quality. Energy is moderate at 556. The size picks up again in the afternoon to 7ft but the wind swings cross-off and gets stronger.

Saturday the 1st of August serves up clean, fun waves around 4ft to 5ft from the SSE with gentle cross-off breezes. Energy is moderate at 369. It won’t blow you away but it’s a good, consistent size for a paddle.

Sunday the 2nd gets a bit messier with a longer period (12 seconds) 5ft swell from the SE, but the cross-on wind from the north puts a chop on it. Monday the 3rd is small and poor again. There’s a quiet patch through Tuesday the 4th.

But hold on—Wednesday the 5th of August brings the next real highlight. The morning cleans up with a 6ft south swell, light offshore winds, and clean conditions. Energy is moderate at 554. Then on Wednesday afternoon and into Thursday the 6th, it gets proper heavy again: 10ft to 12ft from the south with strong offshore winds. The energy jumps back into the thousands—2143 and 1987 (strong). This is expert-only territory once more.

Friday the 7th of August is the absolute peak for this stretch. You’re looking at a solid 13ft swell from the SSE, clean conditions, light offshore winds in the morning and cross-off in the afternoon. Combined energy is huge—2747 and 3131 (very strong). This is a serious groundswell with a 10-second period, so it’ll have plenty of push for the point. This is a day for the experienced crowd only.

Saturday the 8th still has excellent surf, though the swell drops to 8ft–10ft. A late afternoon offshore wind from the south keeps things clean with energy at 1858 (strong). Sunday the 9th will be very good in the morning—8ft from the ESE with a long 11-second period and light cross-off wind. Energy is strong at 1306. However, showers push in and the afternoon goes onshore and choppy.

Monday the 10th is the last day with size, but it’s a write-off thanks to a strong cross-on wind from the ENE. 10ft to 12ft from the east with onshore wind equals poor conditions—this setup is more for kite surfing than a paddle.

Crowds at Guillotines can pop up at times, especially when it’s this consistently good, so get in early if you want a peak to yourself. The point handles the south and SSE swell well, and with the period staying in the 8 to 12-second range, it’ll shape up nicely.

Best bet? Thursday the 30th of July morning for a classic, powerful swell, and then Friday the 7th of August for the biggest, cleanest day of the entire outlook. Mark those dates.

Rusty.

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