Guillotines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s take a look at what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks, focusing on Guillotines.

We’re kicking off with a solid pulse of swell that’s perfect for those of us who've earned our stripes. Tuesday the 7th of July sees a serious 10-foot southeast swell rolling in at 11 seconds, packing a lot of energy (1959). It’s a fair bit of water, over 8 feet, so this one is strictly for the experienced crew. The wind is offshore from the south at 12 mph, keeping things clean, but we’re also looking at some light rain—nothing that’ll ruin the session. This is the standout window right here.

The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, so a standard 4/3 will do.

Wednesday morning the 8th is still very good, with a 7-foot southeast swell and a 10-second period. The energy is still strong (1133), and a gentle offshore from the southwest (9 mph) has things looking really tidy. It's still a big swell, so keep it for the advanced surfers.

The quality holds into Thursday the 9th. That southeast swell drops to a very surfable 5 feet in the morning, then goes glassy in the afternoon as the wind swings southeast at just 3 mph—absolutely pristine conditions. The period is still a nice 9 to 10 seconds, and the energy is moderate but plenty for a good time.

We then hit a long, quiet patch. From Friday the 10th afternoon right through to the morning of the 16th, it’s largely flat or poor with onshore junk. There might be a small, clean knee-high wave on the 14th and 15th mornings if you’re desperate, but honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for.

The next real action arrives on Thursday the 16th of July. The wind is glassy from the southwest at 3 mph, and we’re looking at a 5-foot groundswell from the south with a long 12-second period (799 energy). This is when the combo of a decent-sized, clean swell and a point break like Guillotines really shines. The longer period means the waves will have proper shape and punch, and there’ll be nice gaps between the sets. It’s another good one for the experienced surfers.

Friday the 17th morning keeps that quality going with glassy conditions and a 5-foot swell from the SSE, still with that long 11-second period. The 22nd of July shows a massive spike in energy (3739) with 15-foot swell, but the wind is messy, and at that size, it would only be for the absolute elite, if anyone at all. It’s a bit of a watch-and-see for the very end of the outlook.

So, to boil it down: your best bet is Tuesday the 7th and Wednesday the 8th of July for the biggest, cleanest waves, with Thursday the 16th being the next top-quality day to circle on your calendar.

Rusty.

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