
Surf Forecasts:
Guillotines surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, S swell with 827 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with ENE 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 (Jul 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guillotines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window to look at for Guillotines, a point break that’s got a lot of patience. This spot is for advanced surfers only, and it’s inconsistent, so when it does come alive, you’ve got to be ready.
The forecast starts with a short, sweet little pulse on Tuesday, July 21st. The morning is looking like a proper treat. The swell is a clean 4ft from the ENE, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined wave energy is a decent 312. The real gem here is the wind: it’s glassy, dead calm. This is the kind of start that gets a guy excited. The water is 63°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The afternoon hangs on with a glassy 4ft from the same direction, but the wind is a light 3 mph from the East, keeping it clean. This is the best on offer for the first week, no question.
Then things go quiet. From Wednesday, July 22nd, through to the end of the month, we’re looking at a long stretch of weak, messy, or just plain poor surf. The swell drops, the wind turns cross or cross-onshore, and the energy readings are mostly in the low two-digit or three-digit range. There’s a bit of a spike on Friday, July 24th, with a 5ft SSW swell, but the wind is cross and the comment says it’s marginal. By Saturday, July 25th, it’s a cross-off wind, but the waves are only 3ft. It’s a frustrating run for a spot that needs a good push.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The first week of August is where the real meat is. On Thursday, July 30th, the morning is looking very promising. A solid 8ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period, and the energy is up to 1152. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WSW at 6 mph. The report says "expect very good surf conditions," which is a big deal. This is a standout for the window.
But the absolute peak, the one you need to circle on your calendar, is Saturday, August 1st. The morning is a dream scenario: a powerful 10ft groundswell from the S, with a 10-second period, and a massive combined energy of 2910. The wind is dead calm, glassy. The report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is a big, powerful swell, and at over 8ft, it’s for experts only. This is the best on offer.
The Sunday, August 2nd, morning is also a strong option with a 8ft SSE swell, a clean cross-off wind, and a 1134 energy reading. The following Monday and Tuesday, August 3rd and 4th, keep the quality high with offshore winds and solid 8ft and 6ft swells. The energy is strong, and the wind is clean. The final few days of the forecast taper off into smaller, cleaner conditions, but it’s the first few days of August that are the real story here.
Stay sharp, and don't sleep on that August 1st morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 7 | SSW 8 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SE 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
274 | 227 | 204 | 151 | 107 | 80 | 75 | 47 | 69 | 306 | 724 | 533 | 218 | 235 | 332 | 268 | 186 | 196 | 154 | 60 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:55PM1.25m | 2:01AM1.00m | 2:47PM1.26m | 3:08AM0.92m | 3:40PM1.28m | 4:19AM0.88m | 4:32PM1.31m | 5:24AM0.88m | 5:22PM1.34m | 6:17AM0.91m | 6:08PM1.39m | 7:01AM0.94m | 6:51PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:18PM0.49m | 8:00AM0.42m | 9:30PM0.49m | 8:48AM0.48m | 10:38PM0.46m | 9:41AM0.52m | 11:37PM0.41m | 10:36AM0.52m | 00:25AM0.35m | 11:28AM0.51m | 1:08AM0.30m | 12:15PM0.48m | 1:46AM0.24m | ||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 7 | S 8 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
274 | 227 | 204 | 151 | 107 | 80 | 75 | 47 | 69 | 110 | 724 | 533 | 218 | 235 | 332 | 268 | 186 | 196 | 154 | 60 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 12 | NE 8 | SE 18 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
31 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 45 | 98 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 69 | 3 | 12 | 16 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | — | S 20 | S 17 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | E 8 | SE 15 | SE 16 |
7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | 32 | 16 | — | — | 7 | 22 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 8 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | S 6 | WSW 3 | SSW 8 | — | NW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | W 3 |
— | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 3 | 306 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 45 | 10 |
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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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