Guillotines Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.51° S 150.40° E

Guillotines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Guillotines sea temperature is
17.2° C
0.4° 

Guillotines surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Guillotines surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 15th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guillotines over the next 16 days.


G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about Guillotines. This is an advanced-level point break, and it’s an inconsistent one, so when it turns on, it’s a special deal. The water’s sitting at 63°F, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing wild.

Right now, we’re looking at a flat, frustrating stretch. From Sunday 12th July right through to Tuesday 14th July, there’s nothing doing. Totally hopeless. Tiny swell, no energy, cross and cross-off winds making a mess of it. You’re better off staying home.

Then Wednesday 15th July morning is where it starts to get interesting. Sudden jump in swell – 7 ft from the south, period of 10 seconds, and glassy conditions with a light south-west breeze. The combined energy hits 1074 (moderate-to-strong), and the waves are set to be very good. This is the standout of the whole forecast. For a break that’s inconsistent, this is a rare moment. However, at 7 ft, it’s getting into expert-only territory, so don’t send the beginners out. The swell direction is from the south, and the optimum here is from the southeast, so it’s not a perfect match, but the quality and the glassy window make it the best on offer.

Thursday 16th July morning keeps momentum: 5 ft from the south, period of 7 seconds, with offshore south-southwest wind. Combined energy is 367 (moderate). Clean, offshore conditions. Less punchy than Wednesday, but still a solid morning session.

Friday 17th July morning drops to 3 ft from the east, period 9 seconds, light offshore wind, energy at 214 (moderate). Clean but ordinary. Saturday 18th July morning is glassy with 3 ft from the east, energy 123 (weak). Surfable but small.

Sunday 19th July morning sees a new pulse: 6 ft from the east-northeast, period 11 seconds, but the wind is cross-on from the north, dropping the quality. Energy is 773 (strong). The afternoon turns even worse with onshore winds at 12 mph. This one’s messy.

Monday 20th July morning is a redemption: 5 ft from the east-northeast, long period of 11 seconds, glassy with a westerly breeze. Energy at 656 (moderate). Clean, good waves. This is the second standout. The long period means better shaped waves, but at a point break like Guillotines, that’s a bonus, not a caveat. Expect longer lulls between sets.

Tuesday 21st July morning is glassy again with 4 ft, energy 365 (moderate). Clean and fun. After that, the surf tails off into the following week. Wednesday 22nd through Saturday 25th has some small to moderate pulses, mostly 3 ft to 5 ft, with clean offshore or cross-off winds on a few mornings, but nothing that screams “drop everything.” Energy stays in the low-to-moderate range.

The last few days from 26th July drop off significantly, with weak swell and small energy numbers. The 16-day window closes with a whimper.

So, the real standouts are Wednesday 15th July morning and Monday 20th July morning. Both have glassy or offshore winds, decent size, and clean conditions. Wednesday is the bigger, more powerful day – but it’s for experts only. Monday is a bit smaller but still very good. Don’t sleep on them.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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10
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11
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S
8
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7
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11
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11
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S
7
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10
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8
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
52
31
17
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9
401
799
257
366
226
87
31
146
143
133
100
131
248
Wind (km/h)
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30
WNW
20
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25
WNW
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20
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SSE
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High Tide
6:16PM1.66m
7:14AM1.08m
7:11PM1.74m
8:10AM1.11m
8:04PM1.77m
9:02AM1.14m
8:55PM1.77m
9:52AM1.17m
9:45PM1.70m
10:40AM1.19m
10:34PM1.59m
11:28AM1.21m
11:22PM1.45m
Low Tide
11:39AM0.34m
1:13AM0.04m
12:37PM0.32m
2:07AM-0.03m
1:33PM0.29m
2:58AM-0.06m
2:27PM0.28m
3:47AM-0.06m
3:20PM0.28m
4:33AM-0.01m
4:14PM0.31m
5:16AM0.06m
5:09PM0.36m
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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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