Surf Forecasts:
Guillotines surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 565 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Guillotines this week:
The surf forecast for Guillotines over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guillotines in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guillotines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down for Guillotines. This is a point break that’s fairly exposed to the south, and it likes swell from the southeast. It’s an advanced spot, and it’s inconsistent, so it doesn’t come alive often. The water temp is about normal for this time of year.
The first few days are a total dud. Thursday the 3rd through Saturday the 5th have tiny waves, barely 2 ft, with poor conditions. There’s a stretch of nothing worth chasing until Sunday the 6th.
Sunday morning the 6th brings a little life. We get a 3 ft south swell, 8-second period, with glassy conditions and very light wind. The combined energy is moderate (208). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Not a standout.
Monday the 7th morning has a 3 ft south swell, 9-second period, with light offshore wind from the SSW, so the face is clean. Energy is moderate (158). Still not cranking, but it’s a step up.
Tuesday the 8th morning pushes up to 5 ft from the SSE, 8 seconds. Offshore wind from the south, very light. Energy is moderate (255). This is getting into the bigger range, but at 5 ft it’s borderline for beginners.
Wednesday the 9th afternoon is where the forecast gets interesting. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the SSE, period 7 seconds, but the wind is light SE, clean. Energy is moderate (286). This is the first real decent window.
Now, Thursday the 10th is the standout of the whole run. Thursday morning brings a 5 ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, glassy conditions, and a light NE breeze. The combined energy is strong (505). That’s a solid, clean groundswell with good shape. The offshore wind is perfect, and the point should be handling it well. This is the best on offer.
Friday the 11th morning has 3 ft SSE swell, 11-second period, but onshore wind from the NE kills it. Poor.
After that, from the 12th through the 18th, the swell drops back to tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with poor to flat conditions, onshore wind, and no real quality. The second week is a washout.
So, the real call is for Thursday the 10th, glassy morning with a 5 ft SSE groundswell. That’s the one to circle. The 17th of September has some moderate energy (132) but the wind is messy cross-shore, so it’s not worth the hype.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 30 | 54 | 33 | 123 | 48 | 32 | 66 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 129 | 105 | 302 | 150 | 109 | 547 | 246 | 51 | 76 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:57PM1.10m | 12:24PM1.39m | 1:04AM1.00m | 1:27PM1.39m | 2:26AM0.95m | 2:39PM1.41m | 3:51AM0.95m | 3:51PM1.45m | 5:03AM1.00m | 4:57PM1.52m | 6:00AM1.08m | 5:54PM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:49AM0.36m | 7:08PM0.33m | 6:43AM0.43m | 8:27PM0.33m | 7:52AM0.48m | 9:47PM0.28m | 9:09AM0.49m | 10:56PM0.21m | 10:23AM0.45m | 11:53PM0.14m | 11:28AM0.38m | 00:42AM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 16 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | E 10 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | 28 | 54 | 33 | 123 | 48 | 32 | 66 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 129 | 105 | 302 | 150 | 38 | 8 | 246 | 51 | 76 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 6 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 30 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 72 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 51 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | S 14 | NE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | N 6 | S 10 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 20 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | 1 | 16 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | ENE 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 2 | WNW 4 | WSW 4 | — | ENE 3 | NNE 3 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | ENE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 25 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 109 | 547 | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 32 | 32 | 15 | 0 | 548 | 7 | 0 | 175 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
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