Surf Forecasts:
Guillotines surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guillotines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk in feet and miles per hour now.
We’ve only got Guillotines to look at, and it’s a slow burn, but the payoff is real. Water’s about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
First up, Friday the 28th morning. You’ve got a 5ft swell out of the SSE, 10-second period, with a light offshore wind from the SSW. Wave energy is moderate at 544. It’s clean and surfable, but not the main event.
Then we hit a dry spell. From Saturday the 29th all the way through to Sunday the 6th of September, it’s mostly tiny – waist high or smaller – with poor wind. The swell drops to 1ft or 2ft, and the energy readings tumble down to triple and even double digits. It’s a long week of nothing much to write home about.
Things kick back up Monday the 7th afternoon, but the real fire starts Tuesday the 8th of September. That morning, Guillotines sees a solid 7ft S swell with a very long 14-second period. The wind is dead glassy – absolutely flat calm. The combined energy is a thumping 2179. That’s serious power. For a point break, that long period is going to draw up some beautiful, lined-up waves. It’s only for experienced surfers at that size, and the glassy morning makes it the absolute pick of the whole 16 days.
Wednesday the 9th stays excellent, with 7ft to 7ft swell, still a 12-second period, and light offshore winds in the morning. The energy is still strong at 1559. Another great session for the skilled crew.
Thursday the 10th morning is still good with 5ft and clean conditions, but the afternoon gets messy.
After that, it fades back to small and ordinary. If you’re looking for the one session to circle on the calendar, it’s Tuesday the 8th morning. No question. This spot isn’t always firing, so when it does, you get after it. Just know the crowd will be there too.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 6 |
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490 | 307 | 286 | 134 | 110 | 110 | 74 | 138 | 161 | 94 | 101 | 141 | 146 | 102 | 94 | 46 | 49 | 34 | 33 | 39 | 54 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:17PM1.50m | 8:53AM1.24m | 8:54PM1.46m | 9:28AM1.30m | 9:33PM1.40m | 10:05AM1.35m | 10:15PM1.32m | 10:45AM1.38m | 11:02PM1.21m | 11:30AM1.39m | 11:57PM1.10m | 12:24PM1.39m | 1:04AM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:00PM0.32m | 2:48AM0.14m | 2:41PM0.29m | 3:19AM0.14m | 3:24PM0.27m | 3:51AM0.17m | 4:11PM0.27m | 4:26AM0.22m | 5:01PM0.29m | 5:04AM0.28m | 6:00PM0.31m | 5:49AM0.36m | 7:08PM0.33m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 6 |
490 | 307 | 286 | 134 | 81 | 110 | 74 | 138 | 161 | 94 | 101 | 141 | 146 | 102 | 94 | 46 | 49 | 34 | 33 | 39 | 54 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | S 9 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
29 | 27 | 17 | 57 | 110 | 73 | 42 | 15 | 57 | 45 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 16 | ENE 4 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | SSE 12 | NE 5 | SSE 10 |
25 | 8 | 26 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 2 | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | — | NW 2 | — | W 4 | WNW 3 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 18 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 45 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 7 |
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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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