Guillotines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window to look at for Guillotines, a point break that’s got a lot of patience. This spot is for advanced surfers only, and it’s inconsistent, so when it does come alive, you’ve got to be ready.

The forecast starts with a short, sweet little pulse on Tuesday, July 21st. The morning is looking like a proper treat. The swell is a clean 4ft from the ENE, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined wave energy is a decent 312. The real gem here is the wind: it’s glassy, dead calm. This is the kind of start that gets a guy excited. The water is 63°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The afternoon hangs on with a glassy 4ft from the same direction, but the wind is a light 3 mph from the East, keeping it clean. This is the best on offer for the first week, no question.

Then things go quiet. From Wednesday, July 22nd, through to the end of the month, we’re looking at a long stretch of weak, messy, or just plain poor surf. The swell drops, the wind turns cross or cross-onshore, and the energy readings are mostly in the low two-digit or three-digit range. There’s a bit of a spike on Friday, July 24th, with a 5ft SSW swell, but the wind is cross and the comment says it’s marginal. By Saturday, July 25th, it’s a cross-off wind, but the waves are only 3ft. It’s a frustrating run for a spot that needs a good push.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The first week of August is where the real meat is. On Thursday, July 30th, the morning is looking very promising. A solid 8ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period, and the energy is up to 1152. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WSW at 6 mph. The report says "expect very good surf conditions," which is a big deal. This is a standout for the window.

But the absolute peak, the one you need to circle on your calendar, is Saturday, August 1st. The morning is a dream scenario: a powerful 10ft groundswell from the S, with a 10-second period, and a massive combined energy of 2910. The wind is dead calm, glassy. The report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is a big, powerful swell, and at over 8ft, it’s for experts only. This is the best on offer.

The Sunday, August 2nd, morning is also a strong option with a 8ft SSE swell, a clean cross-off wind, and a 1134 energy reading. The following Monday and Tuesday, August 3rd and 4th, keep the quality high with offshore winds and solid 8ft and 6ft swells. The energy is strong, and the wind is clean. The final few days of the forecast taper off into smaller, cleaner conditions, but it’s the first few days of August that are the real story here.

Stay sharp, and don't sleep on that August 1st morning.

Rusty.

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