Surf Forecasts:
Guillotines surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 803 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guillotines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. It’s a bit of a flat, cranky start out there at Guillotines (Point). We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much doing for the first four days, and you’ll want to be patient. A lot of onshore junk and no real push behind it. That first real pulse of energy isn’t until Thursday the 13th, but honestly, it’s still pretty ordinary. We’re talking about small, short-period swell with a clean look, but nothing that’s going to get your heart racing. The water’s sitting at 63°F, which is pretty much spot-on for this time of year, so no dramas there.
The early part of next week is more of the same – there’s a bit more size on Monday the 10th, with waves around 5ft, but the wind is howling cross-onshore and it’s lumpy as all get-out. That’s not a surf forecast, that’s a fight. The energy is moderate (411), but it’s not doing you any favors.
We finally see a change in the wind late on Thursday the 13th and into Friday the 14th. The wind drops right out, and we get some glassy conditions. The swell is small, only around 3ft, but it’s clean. That’s something. The energy is still weak (99), but if you’re desperate for a slide, that’s your window. It’s inconsistent, though – this spot doesn’t fire often, and when it does, you might be waiting a while for a set.
The best of the run looks to be on Saturday the 22nd. There’s a proper swell showing up, 5ft from the ENE, with light offshore winds in the morning. That’s the standout. The energy is moderate (276), and conditions look clean. This is your pick of the fortnight. It’s not a giant, but it’s the best combination of size and wind we get. The period is only 8 seconds, so it’s not a groundswell, but it’ll be rideable and clean.
After that, things back off again, and the following Monday the 24th has a similar look, but the swell is a bit smaller. There’s a sneaky long-period pulse (12 seconds) in the afternoon, which could be interesting, but the day is mixed with showers. Keep an eye on that one, but the Saturday is the day.
So, for a surfer, you’re looking at a lot of flat days, a couple of so-so ones, and one clear winner. The point break here is inconsistent, so when it’s on, it’s on, but you really gotta pick your moment. This is a long-range call, so don’t book the time off just yet, but keep the 22nd in the back of your mind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 8 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 9 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 45 | 96 | 261 | 389 | 362 | 164 | 76 | 63 | 128 | 78 | 50 | 48 | 131 | 147 | 173 | 75 | 40 | 176 | 134 | 84 | 151 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:07PM1.56m | 6:08AM1.03m | 6:06PM1.64m | 7:04AM1.09m | 7:00PM1.70m | 7:54AM1.16m | 7:50PM1.72m | 8:39AM1.21m | 8:38PM1.69m | 9:23AM1.26m | 9:23PM1.60m | 10:05AM1.30m | 10:07PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26AM0.41m | 00:07AM0.14m | 11:31AM0.37m | 1:02AM0.05m | 12:30PM0.32m | 1:51AM-0.00m | 1:24PM0.27m | 2:36AM-0.02m | 2:15PM0.24m | 3:17AM-0.00m | 3:05PM0.23m | 3:56AM0.05m | 3:55PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
mm | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 45 | 96 | 103 | 389 | 362 | 164 | 76 | 60 | 128 | 78 | 50 | 48 | 131 | 79 | 107 | 75 | 40 | 91 | 17 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | SSE 10 | E 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SE 14 | SE 7 | S 18 |
| kJ | 8 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 65 | 63 | 52 | 49 | 50 | 10 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 14 | SE 9 | — | — | S 19 | NE 9 | S 11 | — | E 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | S 18 | S 19 | SE 15 | S 18 | S 18 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 3 | 40 | — | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | NW 2 | W 4 | WNW 3 | W 3 | S 5 | — | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | 19 | 261 | 16 | 13 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 53 | — | 147 | 173 | — | — | 176 | 134 | 84 | 151 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 17 | 297 | 28 | 7 | 33 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 0 |
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