
Surf Forecasts:
Guillotines surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,437 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guillotines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Guillotines. This is a proper advanced point break, and it’s inconsistent—it doesn’t fire often, so when it does, you sit up and take notice. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on there.
The first few days are a write-off, to be honest. Tuesday the 14th is tiny, with a weak 0.7ft south swell and a moderate cross-off breeze. The wave energy is nothing to get excited about—just 16 (weak). You’d be better off staying home.
Then things get interesting. Wednesday the 15th morning is the standout. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the south, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a hefty 1130 (strong to very strong). The wind is a light cross-off, so the face will be clean. That’s serious, powerful surf for Guillotines. This is for experts only—over 8ft, it’s a big, heavy wave. The afternoon drops to 5ft, still good, but the morning is the pick.
Thursday the 16th holds at 5ft in the morning, but the wind is a bit more noticeable. The afternoon turns offshore from the south, clean and glassy, with a 5ft swell. That’s a quality session, though the period is short at 7 seconds.
Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th drop right off, surf in the 2ft to 2ft range, not worth paddling out for.
Sunday the 19th afternoon is a little gem. The swell direction shifts to east-northeast, 4ft, and the wind goes glassy. The energy is 319 (moderate). That’ll be clean, fun, and a lot more user-friendly. Monday the 20th morning is also glassy, with 4ft from the east-northeast and energy up to 393 (moderate). Another good window.
The following week is a mixed bag. Tuesday the 21st afternoon has a clean 4ft east-northeast swell, and Wednesday the 22nd morning is glassy again with the same 4ft. The weekend of the 25th and 26th is small, around 3ft, but clean with offshore winds.
Looking further out, Wednesday the 29th morning shows a pulse of 4ft from the east, with a 9-second period and moderate offshore wind. The energy is 292 (moderate). That’s a promising late call, but we’re a long way out.
So, the one true standout is Wednesday the 15th morning. That’s the big one. After that, Sunday the 19th afternoon and Monday the 20th morning are your best bets for clean, manageable waves. Keep an eye on the 29th, but don’t book your flights yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon night, light winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 | 10 | 8 | 31 | 753 | 263 | 196 | 289 | 184 | 61 | 63 | 45 | 67 | 47 | 42 | 51 | 143 | 258 | 253 | 314 | 314 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:10AM1.11m | 8:04PM1.77m | 9:02AM1.14m | 8:55PM1.77m | 9:52AM1.17m | 9:45PM1.70m | 10:40AM1.19m | 10:34PM1.59m | 11:28AM1.21m | 11:22PM1.45m | 12:16PM1.23m | 00:11AM1.29m | 1:05PM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:07AM-0.03m | 1:33PM0.29m | 2:58AM-0.06m | 2:27PM0.28m | 3:47AM-0.06m | 3:20PM0.28m | 4:33AM-0.01m | 4:14PM0.31m | 5:16AM0.06m | 5:09PM0.36m | 5:58AM0.15m | 6:07PM0.41m | 6:38AM0.24m | ||||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | |
— | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
4 | 10 | 8 | 31 | 377 | 168 | 196 | 157 | 94 | 61 | 63 | 45 | 67 | 47 | 42 | 51 | 143 | 258 | 253 | 314 | 314 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 6 | S 15 | E 10 | — | S 16 | S 15 | E 11 | S 17 | S 18 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 4 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 28 | 26 | 18 | 53 | 45 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 16 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 4 | ENE 7 | SE 18 | S 3 | SE 17 | S 18 | S 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 |
1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 24 | 43 | 39 | 34 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | SSW 4 | S 9 | S 8 | — | S 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 753 | 263 | — | 289 | 184 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 486 | 340 | 139 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
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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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