
Surf Forecasts:
Guillotines surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, S swell with 130 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 (Aug 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guillotines in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guillotines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up, crew. Rusty here, breaking down the next couple of weeks.
The first chunk of the forecast is a total dud. From the start of the month through to the 13th of August, the ocean is basically asleep. The swell is tiny, and even though the mornings are glassy and clean, there’s just no wave to surf. The water is sitting right around 17°C, which is normal for this time of year. It’s a long stretch of nothing, so don’t bother paddling out.
Then, on Friday the 14th of August, it all changes. Guillotines is the joint. This is a tricky, advanced point break that doesn’t break often, but when it does, it’s a scene. The morning of the 14th is pure gold. We’ve got a solid 2.4m swell from the south, with the wind dead calm – glassy perfection. The combined energy is a massive 1448, so there’s serious power. This is excellent surf, but only for the experts. At over 2.5m, you don’t want to be a beginner out there. The period is 9 seconds, so the sets are punchy and frequent. This is the one. The afternoon stays big at 3.0m, but the wind shifts a little cross-shore, still clean enough for the good surfers.
On Saturday the 15th, the swell drops to a still-chunky 1.6m from the SSE on the morning. Glassy again, with a combined energy of 454. It’s a good, solid wave, but not as perfect as Friday. The morning is the best bet.
Finally, Monday the 17th of August morning brings a clean 1.1m south-easterly swell with glassy conditions and a combined energy of 273. It’s a fun, clean wave to get the week started, but it’s nothing like the big Friday peak.
So, here’s the takeaway: A long, quiet, boring stretch, then a full-on, expert-level session on the morning of the 14th. That’s the one to get amped for. The rest is just small, clean fillers.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | E 13 | E 10 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 5 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
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127 | 76 | 30 | 10 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 36 | 57 | 70 | 127 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 46 | 90 | 44 | 51 | 29 | 68 | 91 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:21AM1.23m | 11:17PM1.29m | 12:05PM1.27m | 00:06AM1.18m | 12:54PM1.31m | 1:07AM1.08m | 1:52PM1.35m | 2:21AM1.00m | 2:56PM1.40m | 3:44AM0.97m | 4:03PM1.47m | 5:02AM0.98m | 5:07PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:14PM0.40m | 5:41AM0.23m | 6:11PM0.41m | 6:21AM0.29m | 7:17PM0.41m | 7:10AM0.34m | 8:32PM0.39m | 8:09AM0.40m | 9:51PM0.33m | 9:16AM0.42m | 11:04PM0.24m | 10:26AM0.41m | 00:07AM0.14m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | S 4 | S 5 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 5 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
127 | 76 | 30 | 10 | 26 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 57 | 70 | 127 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 46 | 90 | 44 | 22 | 29 | 68 | 91 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | NE 6 | SE 10 | E 14 |
3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 16 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | E 7 | E 13 | SE 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | E 11 | ENE 6 | SE 15 | SE 14 | E 8 | S 7 | E 14 | SE 10 |
5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | WNW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | NNW 2 | NW 3 | WNW 3 |
1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 51 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 15 | 176 | 15 | 210 | 123 | 32 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 7 | 40 | 17 | 17 |
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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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