
Surf Forecasts:
Guillotines surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 2,244 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with SE 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 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guillotines in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guillotines over the next 16 days.
G'day, Rusty here. Look, we've got a bit of a slow dance to start, but this upcoming stretch at Guillotines is shaping up to have some serious firepower if you're patient and experienced. The water temp is sitting right on the money for this time of year, 63°, so no nasty surprises there.
We kick off on Thursday, 9th July, with a bit of a teaser. The afternoon sees a 4ft SE swell, but with a light cross-off breeze, it's clean and surfable. The wave energy is moderate (439), nothing to write home about, but it's a decent warm-up. Friday morning, 10th July, is even better for a paddle. That SE swell bumps up slightly to 4ft, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm. It’ll be clean as a whistle. But don't get too comfortable; the afternoon turns into a choppy mess with a cross-on wind.
From Saturday, 11th July, through to Thursday, 16th July, it's a proper dry spell. The swell drops out, the wind is junk, and there's nothing worth paddling out for. The energy fades to almost nothing, down to single digits. It's a solid week of flatness.
Now, here's where it gets interesting for the big boys. Thursday, 16th July, the ocean wakes up. Thursday morning, a 13ft swell from the SSE hits with a strong offshore wind. The combined energy is massive (2244). This is expert territory only – way too big for beginners. It's clean, but that's a lot of water moving. The period is 9 seconds, so it's a bit of a stormy lump, not a clean groundswell. Friday, 17th July, is the standout. The morning holds 13ft from the SE, with a light offshore wind. The energy is pumping (3402). The afternoon is even better, with 13ft from the SE, a 10-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. The wave energy is massive (4525). This is the pick of the whole forecast. It's powerful, clean, and only for experts.
The weekend of 18th-19th July stays huge, but the wind turns against us. Saturday morning has a 13ft ESE swell, but a cross-on breeze will mess up the face. Sunday, 19th July, is a monster – 16ft from the SE with a 12-second period. That's a proper groundswell with very long period. The energy is insane (14375). It's a cross-on wind, so it'll be a bit of a battle, but for the top-tier crew, the raw power will be there. The wave period is over 15 seconds, so this one will be lining up nicely at Guillotines, which is a point break, but it might break a bit too straight for the beachies.
After that, things settle down. Monday, 20th July, is still big at 8ft, but the wind is messy. The energy drops significantly. We get a few more clean windows from Tuesday, 21st July, with 5ft and a cross-off wind, and Wednesday, 22nd July, with a glassy 3ft. The last notable day is Friday, 24th July, with a 6ft E swell, clean offshore wind, and a solid 10-second period. The energy is strong (907), and it'll be a fun, clean session for the experienced crew.
So, the bottom line: the first week is a write-off. The second week brings proper, heavy swell. The absolute standout is Friday, 17th July – that's your day if you've got the skills and the courage. Sunday, 19th July, is a close second for the raw power, but the wind is a factor. For the rest of us, wait for the 21st or 22nd July for a cleaner, smaller paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
258 | 287 | 294 | 399 | 235 | 121 | 126 | 104 | 55 | 37 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 144 | 233 | 453 | 1611 | 2244 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 3:49AM1.04m | 4:22PM1.47m | 5:04AM1.03m | 5:20PM1.57m | 6:12AM1.05m | 6:16PM1.66m | 7:14AM1.08m | 7:11PM1.74m | 8:10AM1.11m | 8:04PM1.77m | 9:02AM1.14m | 8:55PM1.77m | 9:52AM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.37m | 9:39AM0.34m | 11:11PM0.26m | 10:39AM0.35m | 00:15AM0.14m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | |
4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | 5:02 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 10 | E 10 | — | S 16 | S 16 | — |
258 | 287 | 294 | 399 | 235 | 115 | 100 | 104 | 55 | 37 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 21 | E 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 11 | E 8 | S 10 | S 8 | S 6 | E 10 | — | — | — | — |
176 | 46 | 124 | 8 | 18 | 121 | 126 | 32 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 | S 11 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 5 | 4 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NE 4 | NW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 21 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 144 | 233 | 453 | 1611 | 2244 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 32 | 107 | 107 | 32 | 147 | 383 | 438 | 188 | 0 | 340 | 188 | 0 | 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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