Guillotines Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.51° S 150.40° E

Guillotines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Guillotines sea temperature is
17.2°C
0.6° 

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


Guillotines surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 565 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 4th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 8th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 8th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down for Guillotines. This is a point break that’s fairly exposed to the south, and it likes swell from the southeast. It’s an advanced spot, and it’s inconsistent, so it doesn’t come alive often. The water temp is about normal for this time of year.

The first few days are a total dud. Thursday the 3rd through Saturday the 5th have tiny waves, barely 2 ft, with poor conditions. There’s a stretch of nothing worth chasing until Sunday the 6th.

Sunday morning the 6th brings a little life. We get a 3 ft south swell, 8-second period, with glassy conditions and very light wind. The combined energy is moderate (208). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Not a standout.

Monday the 7th morning has a 3 ft south swell, 9-second period, with light offshore wind from the SSW, so the face is clean. Energy is moderate (158). Still not cranking, but it’s a step up.

Tuesday the 8th morning pushes up to 5 ft from the SSE, 8 seconds. Offshore wind from the south, very light. Energy is moderate (255). This is getting into the bigger range, but at 5 ft it’s borderline for beginners.

Wednesday the 9th afternoon is where the forecast gets interesting. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the SSE, period 7 seconds, but the wind is light SE, clean. Energy is moderate (286). This is the first real decent window.

Now, Thursday the 10th is the standout of the whole run. Thursday morning brings a 5 ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, glassy conditions, and a light NE breeze. The combined energy is strong (505). That’s a solid, clean groundswell with good shape. The offshore wind is perfect, and the point should be handling it well. This is the best on offer.

Friday the 11th morning has 3 ft SSE swell, 11-second period, but onshore wind from the NE kills it. Poor.

After that, from the 12th through the 18th, the swell drops back to tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with poor to flat conditions, onshore wind, and no real quality. The second week is a washout.

So, the real call is for Thursday the 10th, glassy morning with a 5 ft SSE groundswell. That’s the one to circle. The 17th of September has some moderate energy (132) but the wind is messy cross-shore, so it’s not worth the hype.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
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1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
NE
7
1
S
8
0.9
S
8
1.2
S
10
1
S
9
0.9
SSE
8
2.1
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
8
0.7
S
7
0.8
S
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
54
33
123
48
32
66
28
27
15
129
105
302
150
109
547
246
51
76
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
WNW
10
S
10
WNW
0
ENE
10
NNE
10
N
25
NW
30
WNW
25
WSW
5
SE
15
E
10
NNW
5
SSW
30
SSW
15
SW
5
S
15
ENE
10
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
off
cross
glassy
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cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
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off
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
11:57PM1.10m
12:24PM1.39m
1:04AM1.00m
1:27PM1.39m
2:26AM0.95m
2:39PM1.41m
3:51AM0.95m
3:51PM1.45m
5:03AM1.00m
4:57PM1.52m
6:00AM1.08m
5:54PM1.57m
Low Tide
5:49AM0.36m
7:08PM0.33m
6:43AM0.43m
8:27PM0.33m
7:52AM0.48m
9:47PM0.28m
9:09AM0.49m
10:56PM0.21m
10:23AM0.45m
11:53PM0.14m
11:28AM0.38m
00:42AM0.08m
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6:16
6:15
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
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5:39
5:39
5:40
5:42
5:42
5:43
 mm
12
1
Temp °C
18
24
22
15
18
21
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16
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13
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Feels °C
16
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14
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9
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11
8
9
12
12
11
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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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