Guillotines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Guillotines.

First thing you need to know: this is an advanced, inconsistent point break that needs a very specific SE swell direction to really fire. So we’re not talking about a spot you can just rock up to any day. The next 16 days are a mixed bag, with a long stretch of flat or poor surf in the middle.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday the 26th of August in the afternoon. We’ll see a pulse of 6ft S swell with a short 7-second period, but the combined wave energy is a very solid 599 (moderate to strong). The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and that’s a massive deal for a point break. The only worry is the short period, but if you’re there when it’s glassy, it could be a fun, punchy session. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

The next day, Thursday morning the 27th, still has some clean 4ft S swell (224 energy) with glassy conditions, but the waves are just ordinary. Not a standout but a good backup if you missed Wednesday.

Friday morning the 28th of August is the real winner. We’ve got a 3ft SSE groundswell with a long 11-second period, giving the waves shape and push. The combined energy is 328 (moderate), and the wind is dead calm—glassy as a mirror. The swell direction is SSE, which is a solid match for Guillotines’ optimum SE. This is the session to circle. Expect clean, lined-up waves for those who can handle the inconsistency and the advanced nature of the break. Crowds are possible, but on a Friday morning, you might get a few sets to yourself.

Saturday morning the 29th still has some clean 3ft SSE swell, but it’s weaker and very ordinary.

Then things go quiet. There’s a big gap from the 30th of August right through to the evening of Thursday the 4th of September. Very little surf, and what’s there is blown out or weak. A real dry spell.

Things finally look up again on Saturday the 5th of September. The morning delivers a 4ft SSE groundswell with a very long 14-second period. The combined energy hits 693 (strong), and it’s glassy. That’s a beautiful setup for a point break, with long, grunty lines. The crowds might be a factor since it’s a Saturday, but the quality could be the best of the whole forecast. The swell direction is SSE, right in the sweet spot. A bit of a caveat though: that long period can make it break a bit straight on a beach, but at a point like Guillotines, it’ll wrap in perfectly.

Tuesday morning the 8th of September closes the window with a 5ft NE swell (280 energy) and a moderate offshore wind from the SSW. That’s clean, but the swell direction is not ideal for Guillotines, and the height is getting into big territory for the spot. Could be a wild card for experts only.

The real standout? Friday morning the 28th of August and Saturday morning the 5th of September are the ones to bank on. The 5th looks more powerful, but the 28th is a bit closer and more reliable in the short term. Mark your calendar.

Rusty out.

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