Guillotines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s get into it. We’re looking at a solid stretch coming up for Guillotines, a point break that can really fire when the stars align, but it’s notoriously inconsistent, so when it’s good, you gotta move. The water’s sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, not a huge shift, but enough to feel a little more pleasant on the skin.

The first surfable waves aren’t until Sunday, July 5th. The morning will see a 7ft groundswell pushing in from the south, with a period of 10 seconds, and that offshore wind from the SSW should be keeping things clean. The combined energy is pumping at 896, which is moderate-to-strong. It’s big enough that beginners should sit this one out, but for anyone with experience, it’s a good call. The real standout, though, is Sunday afternoon. The swell bumps up to 8ft from the south, period lengthens to 11 seconds, and the energy jumps right up into the strong range at 1357. With that clean offshore wind, this is the best session of the whole outlook for experienced surfers. It’s a point break, so that longer period will wrap in nicely.

From Monday, July 6th through Thursday, July 9th, we’ve got a consistent run of south-southeast swells, all around 5ft to 7ft, with periods between 9 and 11 seconds. The wind stays offshore or cross-offshore, keeping conditions clean. The energy stays moderate-to-strong, and while it’s not quite the peak of Sunday afternoon, it’s solid, reliable surf. Tuesday morning, July 7th, offers a 6ft swell with a 10-second period and glassy-adjacent offshore wind, making for a really pleasant session.

Friday, July 10th, holds onto that quality with 6ft south-east swells and light offshore breezes, keeping the waves clean and well-shaped. Energy remains strong (1009). Crowds are only a sometimes thing here, but with this kind of consistent run, you might find a few others who know the secret.

Saturday, July 11th starts off glassy in the morning with a 4ft groundswell and a period of 10 seconds, energy down to 335 (moderate). It’s a nice, mellow session before the wind swings onshore in the afternoon and ruins it. Then things go quiet. From Sunday, July 12th all the way through to the morning of Tuesday, July 14th, the surf is small and the winds are messy. It’s a proper lull.

Then on Tuesday, July 14th, we get a big pulse. A 10ft south swell with a 10-second period rolls in, and the energy reading is huge, 2677 in the morning, strong to very strong. The problem is the wind is cross-shore and lumpy. It’s only for experts due to the size, and the bumpy conditions mean it’s not the cleanest. After that, from Wednesday, July 15th onward, the swell drops off quickly, and even though the winds are offshore, the waves get too small and weak to get excited about, with energy dipping below 100. That stretch from the 15th to the 18th is a write-off.

So, the standout: make the call for Sunday, July 5th in the afternoon. That 8ft south groundswell with clean offshore winds and that strong energy is the best the point will look in this window.

Rusty.

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