
Surf Forecasts:
Guillotines surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, S swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guillotines in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guillotines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Alright, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Guillotines. This is a tricky little point break that's inconsistent, so it doesn't fire often, but when it does, it can be a gem. The first few days are a write-off, I'm afraid. Monday the 3rd through to Wednesday the 5th are just flat or messy with poor surf and cross/onshore winds. You're better off staying home. The swell energy is tiny, barely hitting 136 (weak) on Monday, and dropping to a miserable 18 by Tuesday. It's a slow start.
Then we get a glimmer on Thursday morning the 6th. We've got a 4ft S swell rolling in, glassy conditions, and the energy is starting to pump at 273 (moderate). It's a short period at 9 seconds, so it won't be the most powerful, but it's clean. The score is a 2, meaning it's worth a look. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Friday the 7th is still surfable with 3ft S swell and glassy conditions again, but the energy drops to 166 (moderate). It's ordinary, but you'll get a few.
Now, we've got a big gap. From Saturday the 8th through to Tuesday the 12th, it's mostly poor. The wind is all over the place, and the swell is small and weak. Even Wednesday the 12th afternoon kicks up a 7ft NE swell, but it's a short 7-second period, and it's cross-onshore, so it's a choppy mess. The energy is high at 574 (strong), but it's a kiting day, not a surfing one.
Thursday the 13th is clean with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is only 3ft, and the energy is 154 (moderate). It's a maintenance session, nothing to get excited about.
Then we get to the real standout. Mark your calendars for Monday the 17th of August. This is the one. We've got a 6ft S swell, glassy with a slight air, and the energy is absolutely firing at 775 (strong). It's a long period at 12 seconds, which is proper groundswell. This is a point break, so it should handle that long period beautifully, offering well-shaped, powerful lines. The crowd is listed as "sometimes," so you might have a few mates out, but it's not a circus. The wind is calm, so it'll be a clean, epic morning. Tuesday the 18th is still good with 4ft S swell and offshore winds, energy at 343 (moderate), but Monday is the stand-out.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. The second week has a couple of clean days, but the real gold is on Monday the 17th. It's a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts, but it's looking like a ripper.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | E 13 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 |
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233 | 127 | 77 | 30 | 10 | 26 | 14 | 20 | 27 | 98 | 264 | 225 | 194 | 158 | 90 | 45 | 50 | 85 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:34PM1.38m | 11:21AM1.23m | 11:17PM1.29m | 12:05PM1.27m | 00:06AM1.18m | 12:54PM1.31m | 1:07AM1.08m | 1:52PM1.35m | 2:21AM1.00m | 2:56PM1.40m | 3:44AM0.97m | 4:03PM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:05AM0.19m | 5:14PM0.40m | 5:41AM0.23m | 6:11PM0.41m | 6:21AM0.29m | 7:17PM0.41m | 7:10AM0.34m | 8:32PM0.39m | 8:09AM0.40m | 9:51PM0.33m | 9:16AM0.42m | 11:04PM0.24m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | S 4 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 |
233 | 127 | 77 | 30 | 10 | 26 | 6 | 20 | 27 | 98 | 264 | 225 | 194 | 158 | 90 | 45 | 50 | 85 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 12 | ENE 7 | SSE 9 | S 8 | E 10 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
13 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 32 | 32 | 8 | 13 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | ESE 7 | SE 13 | E 7 | E 13 | SE 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 7 | E 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 12 | NE 4 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | NNW 2 |
25 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 101 | 383 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 17 | 297 | 10 |
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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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