Guillotines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, if you’re sitting on the fence about this stretch, I’ll be straight with you: the first four days are a write-off. From Saturday the 11th right through to Tuesday the 14th, you’ve got nothing but weak, sloppy slop – under 2ft, short period, and mostly cross or cross-off winds that just aren’t doing us any favours. The combined energy is barely a whisper (225 at best), so don’t bother paddling out. That’s a solid gap of no-go.

Then Wednesday the 15th morning changes the tune. Guillotines comes alive with a fun pulse of 6ft southerly swell, period a punchy 10 seconds, and a light offshore SW breeze. The water’s sitting at 63°F, which is about normal for July. Combined energy jumps to 1062 – that’s a solid kick. This is your first real standout: clean lines, offshore flow, and the swell direction (S) is a good match for this point break even if it’s inconsistent, when it’s on, it’s on. Expect some crowd in the water though – it’s a classic spot and word gets out. Thursday the 16th drops off a bit, 3ft and shorter period, but still surfable if you’re keen.

Now, the real gold is further out. Monday the 20th morning sees a nice 5ft easterly swell, clean cross-off wind from the WNW, energy at 655. Then Tuesday the 21st morning? That’s where I’d circle the date. A pumping 7ft easterly groundswell with a 13-second period, combined energy of 1310, and a glassy SW offshore – that’s prime Guillotines territory. It’s going to be lined up, long walls, and the offshore will hold it open. This is the best session on offer, but it’s a week away, so treat it as promising, not locked in.

Wednesday the 22nd morning keeps the run going: 6ft east swell, glassy conditions, energy at 704. Great for intermediate skills. Thursday the 23rd gets big – 15ft SE swell, but it’s crossed up and the period’s still 11 seconds. That’s expert-only territory, and the combined energy hits 4817 – proper heavy. Friday the 24th morning is glassy with an 12ft ESE groundswell, period 11 seconds, energy 3348. Clean but big; only for those who know what they’re doing. Saturday the 25th morning drops back to a more manageable 7ft, glassy again, but energy still solid at 985. Sunday the 26th morning fades to 4ft, glassy, and that’s about it for the run.

So, to wrap it up: forget the first week’s start. Wednesday the 15th is your early gem, and Tuesday the 21st morning is the standout – if the forecast holds, that’s the session to aim for. Guillotines is inconsistent, but when it fires with a clean offshore, it’s worth the wait.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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