Guillotines Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.51° S 150.40° E

Guillotines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Guillotines sea temperature is
17.5° C
0.9° 

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


Guillotines surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,420 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with ENE 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 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 23rd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 24th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 24th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here. We’re looking at Guillotines – an advanced point break that doesn’t break all that often, so when it does, it’s a big deal. This 16-day run is a slow burn, then a flash, then a monster at the end.

The start is dead. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are small and crossed-up – not worth getting wet.

Friday the 24th morning lights up. Swell hits 8ft from the SSW with a 12-second period, and a light cross-off breeze keeps the faces clean. Wave energy is strong at 1706. Too big for learners, perfect for experienced surfers. This is a clear standout.

Saturday the 25th is smaller at 3ft from the S, still clean, but ordinary. Sunday the 26th morning goes glassy on a 4ft S swell – nice, but nothing special.

Monday the 27th through Tuesday the 28th are tiny – energy drops below 100. Hardly a wave.

Wednesday the 29th brings 8ft to 8ft from the S, but the period is short (7 seconds), so it’s a bit lumpy. Offshore wind from the SSW keeps it clean. Big, but not the best shape.

Thursday the 30th holds around 7ft–8ft from the SSE, with light offshore wind and cleaner conditions. Good, but not the peak.

Then it’s flat from August 1st through the 5th – small, weak, onshore junk.

But August 6th is the hammer. Thursday morning delivers a massive 16ft S swell with a 12-second period and combined energy of 11953. This is for experts only. Thursday afternoon drops to 13ft from the SSE with offshore wind. The standout of the whole forecast – huge, clean, and powerful. Beginners, don’t even think about it.

Expect some crowds on the good days – it’s a popular spot when it works.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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0.8
ENE
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ENE
10
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ENE
9
0.9
S
7
0.9
S
7
2.3
SSW
12
1.2
S
13
1.6
S
11
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10
0.9
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11
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11
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SSE
9
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SSE
8
0.6
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8
0.4
S
8
0.3
SE
15
0.3
SE
14
0.2
ESE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
151
105
103
75
77
70
1420
461
573
202
188
1030
279
217
132
94
44
20
33
33
19
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
SSE
15
W
10
W
10
ENE
10
WNW
10
W
10
ESE
10
WNW
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10
E
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NE
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WNW
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SW
10
ESE
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WSW
Wind State
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High Tide
2:47PM1.26m
3:08AM0.92m
3:40PM1.28m
4:19AM0.88m
4:32PM1.31m
5:24AM0.88m
5:22PM1.34m
6:17AM0.91m
6:08PM1.39m
7:01AM0.94m
6:51PM1.44m
7:41AM0.98m
7:30PM1.49m
Low Tide
9:30PM0.49m
8:48AM0.48m
10:38PM0.46m
9:41AM0.52m
11:37PM0.41m
10:36AM0.52m
00:25AM0.35m
11:28AM0.51m
1:08AM0.30m
12:15PM0.48m
1:46AM0.24m
12:59PM0.44m
2:22AM0.20m
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Feels °C
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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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