
Surf Forecasts:
Guillotines surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, S swell with 1,165 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guillotines in the next 16 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guillotines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this one. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming together at Guillotines, and it’s a point break setup that really knows how to handle a southerly groundswell. The water is sitting at a pretty standard 63° for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
The action kicks off Thursday, July 30th. The morning brings a clean 6ft SSW swell with a short 8-second period, and a light 6 mph cross-offshore breeze from the SW. The energy is moderate (613), and the conditions are set to be clean. This is a solid start, but the real standout is Thursday afternoon. The swell jumps to 8ft from the S, with a longer 11-second period. The combined energy jumps right up (1822), and with a 9 mph SE cross-offshore, it’s going to be a punchy session. That’s the pick of the first day.
Friday morning, July 31st, is a beauty. We’ve got a clean 5ft S swell at 10 seconds, and the wind swings to a light 3 mph offshore from the SSW. The energy is moderate (417). The waves will be lined up and clean. Friday afternoon stays similar, 5ft S swell with a 10-second period and a 6 mph cross-offshore. Consistent and clean.
Saturday morning, August 1st, is a glassy dream. The swell drops to 4ft from the SSE at 9 seconds, but with a 3 mph SSW glass-off, it’ll be a dreamy session for a longboard or a funboard. The energy is a bit lower (262), but the quality of the wave will be high. Saturday afternoon gets messy with a cross-onshore, so get out early.
From Sunday, August 2nd, through to Thursday, August 6th, the conditions drop off. The swell gets smaller and the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, making it choppy and uninviting. There’s a gap of about five days here where the surf is poor to marginal. Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate.
The good news is that things start to look up again on Friday, August 7th. The morning shows a 4ft SSE swell at 9 seconds with a 9 mph offshore wind from the SSW. It’s clean and the energy is moderate (198). Not a standout, but a sign of things to come. Saturday morning, August 8th, is a proper return to form: 4ft SSE swell at 9 seconds, with a 6 mph offshore breeze from the SW. The energy is up to 270, and the conditions are clean. That’s a great morning session.
After that, we hit another rough patch. From Sunday, August 9th, through to Wednesday, August 12th, the wind is up and the swell direction gets tricky. The waves are there, but the quality is poor with onshore and cross-shore winds. The wind on the 11th and 12th gets up to 19 mph, making it choppy and messy. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
We then get a nice little run to finish the forecast. Thursday morning, August 13th, has a 5ft S swell at a short 7-second period, but with a light 3 mph cross-offshore. The energy is moderate (337) and the waves are clean. Friday morning, August 14th, is similar: 4ft S swell at 7 seconds with a 6 mph offshore, and Friday afternoon sees the swell build to 5ft from the S at 8 seconds, with a 6 mph cross-offshore and energy up to 519. That Friday afternoon session is the best bet in the second week.
Overall, Thursday 30th afternoon is the clear standout. That 8ft S swell with the long period and decent wind is the one to circle on the calendar. The Saturday morning glass-off on August 1st is a close second for a clean, fun session. Guillotines is an inconsistent break, so when it lines up, you make the most of it. Stick to the mornings, and watch for that wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 7 | SSE 13 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
422 | 1165 | 480 | 414 | 414 | 337 | 257 | 273 | 803 | 568 | 380 | 198 | 132 | 77 | 30 | 11 | 16 | 304 | 103 | 134 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:44PM1.52m | 9:29AM1.10m | 9:20PM1.50m | 10:05AM1.14m | 9:56PM1.45m | 10:42AM1.19m | 10:34PM1.38m | 11:21AM1.23m | 11:17PM1.29m | 12:05PM1.27m | 00:06AM1.18m | 12:54PM1.31m | 1:07AM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:19PM0.38m | 3:28AM0.16m | 2:59PM0.38m | 4:00AM0.15m | 3:41PM0.38m | 4:32AM0.16m | 4:25PM0.39m | 5:05AM0.19m | 5:14PM0.40m | 5:41AM0.23m | 6:11PM0.41m | 6:21AM0.29m | 7:17PM0.41m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 7 | S 6 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
156 | 657 | 480 | 414 | 414 | 337 | 257 | 273 | 803 | 568 | 380 | 198 | 132 | 77 | 30 | 8 | 11 | 78 | 103 | 134 | 161 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | — | NE 12 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 4 | NE 5 | E 17 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SE 12 | E 13 | E 10 | E 9 |
27 | — | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | — | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 19 | NE 7 | E 18 | S 15 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 7 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | E 13 | NE 9 | E 13 | E 12 |
8 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | S 9 | — | — | — |
422 | 1165 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 22 | 45 | 36 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 304 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 107 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
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Information about the Guillotines Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Guillotines provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Guillotines can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Guillotines surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Guillotines) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Guillotines may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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