
Surf Forecasts:
Guillotines surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,740 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guillotines in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guillotines over the next 16 days.
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Right then, let’s take a look at what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks, focusing on Guillotines.
We’re kicking off with a solid pulse of swell that’s perfect for those of us who've earned our stripes. Tuesday the 7th of July sees a serious 10-foot southeast swell rolling in at 11 seconds, packing a lot of energy (1959). It’s a fair bit of water, over 8 feet, so this one is strictly for the experienced crew. The wind is offshore from the south at 12 mph, keeping things clean, but we’re also looking at some light rain—nothing that’ll ruin the session. This is the standout window right here.
The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, so a standard 4/3 will do.
Wednesday morning the 8th is still very good, with a 7-foot southeast swell and a 10-second period. The energy is still strong (1133), and a gentle offshore from the southwest (9 mph) has things looking really tidy. It's still a big swell, so keep it for the advanced surfers.
The quality holds into Thursday the 9th. That southeast swell drops to a very surfable 5 feet in the morning, then goes glassy in the afternoon as the wind swings southeast at just 3 mph—absolutely pristine conditions. The period is still a nice 9 to 10 seconds, and the energy is moderate but plenty for a good time.
We then hit a long, quiet patch. From Friday the 10th afternoon right through to the morning of the 16th, it’s largely flat or poor with onshore junk. There might be a small, clean knee-high wave on the 14th and 15th mornings if you’re desperate, but honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for.
The next real action arrives on Thursday the 16th of July. The wind is glassy from the southwest at 3 mph, and we’re looking at a 5-foot groundswell from the south with a long 12-second period (799 energy). This is when the combo of a decent-sized, clean swell and a point break like Guillotines really shines. The longer period means the waves will have proper shape and punch, and there’ll be nice gaps between the sets. It’s another good one for the experienced surfers.
Friday the 17th morning keeps that quality going with glassy conditions and a 5-foot swell from the SSE, still with that long 11-second period. The 22nd of July shows a massive spike in energy (3739) with 15-foot swell, but the wind is messy, and at that size, it would only be for the absolute elite, if anyone at all. It’s a bit of a watch-and-see for the very end of the outlook.
So, to boil it down: your best bet is Tuesday the 7th and Wednesday the 8th of July for the biggest, cleanest waves, with Thursday the 16th being the next top-quality day to circle on your calendar.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 7 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1959 | 1538 | 981 | 730 | 441 | 425 | 314 | 281 | 240 | 294 | 230 | 118 | 98 | 85 | 65 | 33 | 17 | 10 | 36 | 23 | 102 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 1:26AM1.16m | 2:28PM1.29m | 2:34AM1.09m | 3:24PM1.38m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:35PM0.49m | 7:49AM0.28m | 8:47PM0.45m | 8:41AM0.31m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | |
4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | 5:01 | |
mm | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 11 | S 7 | S 10 |
1959 | 1538 | 981 | 730 | 441 | 425 | 314 | 281 | 240 | 294 | 230 | 118 | 78 | 85 | 65 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 36 | 23 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 16 | SE 12 | S 21 | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 10 | E 7 |
— | — | 147 | 355 | 423 | 222 | 143 | 5 | 74 | 9 | 37 | 75 | 98 | 30 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 23 | S 17 | S 16 | — | S 15 | — | S 15 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 14 | — | S 6 | S 10 | S 11 | — | E 8 | E 11 |
— | — | 5 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 4 | — | 5 | 47 | 20 | 4 | — | 3 | 8 | 10 | — | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | W 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 32 | 107 | 32 | 15 | 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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