Guillotines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s lining up for us over the next couple of weeks at Guillotines. I won’t sugarcoat it – the first week is a real struggle. We’ve got a long dry spell of poor conditions before things start to show some promise. There’s a gap of about 12 days with no real surf on offer before we get a couple of windows that look worth paddling out for.

The first bit of decent action comes on the morning of Wednesday, 2nd September. The wind is light and offshore from the WSW, leaving the surface glassy and clean. We’ll see a clean 3ft swell from the ENE. The combined energy is moderate at 305, and with a period of 11 seconds, it’s a legit groundswell. That’s a good sign for a point break like Guillotines, as it’ll wrap in nicely. It’s an inconsistent spot, so don’t expect non-stop action, but when a set comes through, it’ll be well-shaped. The water temp is sitting at about 63°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

Then, the next morning – Thursday, 3rd September – is the standout. We’re waking up to a glassy, clean surface with no wind. The swell is a touch bigger at 4ft, still from the ENE, and the period holds at a long 11 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 397, so there’s some real push behind it. This is the best call of the whole outlook. The waves will be cleaner, with more power, and it’s an advanced wave, so suited for the crew who know what they’re doing. Just be aware that it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting a bit between sets.

After that, the conditions drop off again into the second week, with a return to choppy, onshore winds and poor surf quality. So, the takeaway is: sit tight through the first week, then circle Wednesday the 2nd and especially Thursday the 3rd of September. That Thursday morning is the real gem.

Rusty.

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