Surf Forecasts:
Guillotines surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,041 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guillotines in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guillotines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Guillotines over the next couple of weeks.
The week kicks off flat and weak, but we’ve got a couple of proper standouts on the horizon. The first real taste of action comes late on Thursday, July 30th, and that’s where the magic starts. On Thursday morning, a solid 8ft S swell at a nice 10-second period rolls in, with combined energy at a very strong 2306. The wind is light and cross-off from the SW, so the setup is clean. This is advanced territory – that size is for experienced surfers only. Thursday afternoon keeps the same 8ft S swell with the period nudging up to 11 seconds, energy even higher at 2599, and still cross-off winds – another beauty for those who know what they’re doing.
Friday, July 31st, still delivers for the crew that can handle it. Friday morning sees 8ft S swell, period 9 seconds, energy at 1462, and solid offshore wind from the SSW – clean, powerful, and again for the experienced. The water temperature is sitting around 64°F, about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. For a point break like Guillotines, this longer-period S swell will wrap in nicely, offering groomed lines.
Now, look further ahead. The weekend of August 2nd and 3rd sees the swell drop back to 4ft and 3ft, nothing to write home about, with messy winds. But the real standout in the second week is Saturday August 8th – a big 10ft SSE groundswell with a very long 13-second period rolls in early, combined energy at 2580. That’s a big, powerful, long-period swell – it’ll be cranking, but it’s only for experts again. The morning wind is light cross-on from the NNW, a bit of a shame, but the sheer size and energy will still offer some heavy moments for the bold.
Overall, Guillotines is an inconsistent spot – it doesn’t fire often, so when it does, you better be ready. The best of the best is definitely Thursday July 30th through Friday July 31st, with Saturday August 8th a promising but less certain late call. If you’re not a solid advanced surfer, give these days a miss – this is serious wave riding.
Stay safe, stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | S 17 | SE 13 | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 302 | 235 | 138 | 94 | 67 | 19 | 33 | 33 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 831 | 2041 | 1046 | 1301 | 696 | 775 | 433 | 756 | 637 | 462 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:08PM1.39m | 7:01AM0.94m | 6:51PM1.44m | 7:41AM0.98m | 7:30PM1.49m | 8:18AM1.02m | 8:08PM1.52m | 8:54AM1.06m | 8:44PM1.52m | 9:29AM1.10m | 9:20PM1.50m | 10:05AM1.14m | 9:56PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:28AM0.51m | 1:08AM0.30m | 12:15PM0.48m | 1:46AM0.24m | 12:59PM0.44m | 2:22AM0.20m | 1:40PM0.41m | 2:56AM0.17m | 2:19PM0.38m | 3:28AM0.16m | 2:59PM0.38m | 4:00AM0.15m | 3:41PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 8 | S 11 | — | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 302 | 235 | 138 | 94 | 67 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 476 | 1158 | — | 878 | 696 | 533 | 433 | 756 | 637 | 462 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | SE 14 | SE 15 | NE 4 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 7 | S 8 | E 8 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | S 15 | S 15 | E 18 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 33 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 151 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 18 | — | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 17 | E 13 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | E 19 | S 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 12 | — | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNW 2 | WNW 3 | — | NW 3 | WSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 9 | — | — | E 3 | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 14 | 43 | 831 | 2041 | 1046 | 1301 | — | 775 | — | — | 4 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 45 | 7 | 0 | 340 | 15 | 12 | 78 | 78 | 595 | 486 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 7 |
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