Guillotines Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.51° S 150.40° E

Guillotines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Guillotines sea temperature is
17.1°C
0.6° 

Guillotines surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Guillotines surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with 925 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 (Sep 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Guillotines in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 8th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 8th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guillotines over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s switch over to feet and Fahrenheit for the stateside crew. Guillotines is a point break that needs a solid dose of southeast swell to wake up. But for the first week and a half, it’s basically flat and off the menu. The water temp is around 63°F, which is pretty much average for now.

Right out of the gate, from Wednesday the 2nd through to the following week, it’s a whole lot of nothing. Tiny waves from 1ft to 2ft, with short periods under 10 seconds. Wind is all cross, on, and off, but the swell just isn’t there. The northwesterly wind on the 2nd morning is blowing cross-on at 6 mph, messing up what little is there. Thursday the 3rd afternoon gets clean offshore wind from the SW at 9 mph, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft with only 59 units of combined energy – weak.

Friday the 4th morning is glassy, beautiful to see, but again only 2ft from the south with a short 7-second period. Combined energy is only 60 – not enough to push a wave. This pattern of small, weak swell continues with light or onshore wind until the 7th.

Monday the 7th morning finally sees a clean offshore breeze from the south at 9 mph, and the swell nudges up to 3ft from the south with a 9-second period. Combined energy hits 135, which is moderate. It’s surfable but still pretty ordinary.

Now for the good stuff. Thursday the 10th of September is a real standout. The morning brings a clean moderate offshore from the SSW at 16 mph, and the swell jumps to 5ft from the SSE with a 7-second period. Combined energy kicks up to 407, which is strong. This is the one – Guillotines will be running nicely, though at that size it’s pushing it for beginners.

Friday the 11th morning is another winner. Glassy conditions with just a slight air from the east at 3 mph. The swell is 4ft from the south but with a very long 11-second period – proper groundswell. Combined energy is 303, solid moderate. That long period will make for some lined-up, quality waves off the point.

After that, it’s a mixed bag. Saturday the 12th has building swell but northerly onshore winds spoil it. Sunday the 13th afternoon has a moderate offshore from the south at 13 mph with 5ft from the east, but the period is short at 6 seconds and energy at 289 – moderate.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th have some clean windows with moderate energy. Tuesday the 15th morning is glassy with 5ft from the east, 8-second period, and 324 energy – that’s a good-looking morning: clean and punchy.

Wednesday the 16th morning sees a clean cross-off breeze from the west at 9 mph with 6ft from the east and an 8-second period. Combined energy is a powerful 466. That one could be a handful over 5ft – best for experienced surfers.

The standout is still that Thursday the 10th morning: clean offshore, solid 5ft, strong energy. Friday the 11th morning is a close second for those glassy, long-period conditions. Just remember, Guillotines is an inconsistent spot, so when it fires, it’s worth the wait. But you’ll be twiddling your thumbs for the first nine days.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning).

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Height (m)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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30
54
33
123
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22
68
28
27
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64
358
133
66
925
114
92
61
Wind (km/h)
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NW
25
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
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SW
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WNW
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NNE
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40
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NE
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High Tide
11:30AM1.39m
11:57PM1.10m
12:24PM1.39m
1:04AM1.00m
1:27PM1.39m
2:26AM0.95m
2:39PM1.41m
3:51AM0.95m
3:51PM1.45m
5:03AM1.00m
4:57PM1.52m
6:00AM1.08m
5:54PM1.57m
Low Tide
6:00PM0.31m
5:49AM0.36m
7:08PM0.33m
6:43AM0.43m
8:27PM0.33m
7:52AM0.48m
9:47PM0.28m
9:09AM0.49m
10:56PM0.21m
10:23AM0.45m
11:53PM0.14m
11:28AM0.38m
00:42AM0.08m
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Feels °C
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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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