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The Guillotine Surf Forecast
/ WA – Margaret River (57 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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The Guillotine surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Guillotine surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Guillotine sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Guillotine this week:
The surf forecast for The Guillotine over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Guillotine in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 1st May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 1st May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 1st May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Guillotine over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the ESE by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | |
2094 | 4858 | 6042 | 4981 | 3459 | 2508 | 1859 | 1299 | 1119 | 1216 | 1158 | 956 | 819 | 864 | 671 | 869 | 1278 | 2558 | 2756 | 2597 | 1641 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | |
High Tide | 8:52AM0.91m | 9:07AM0.97m | 9:25AM1.02m | 9:47AM1.06m | 10:09AM1.08m | 10:33AM1.08m | 10:58AM1.06m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:05PM0.38m | 5:43PM0.36m | 6:23PM0.37m | 7:08PM0.38m | 8:00PM0.40m | 9:03PM0.42m | 10:10PM0.44m | ||||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 |
 | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | 5:34 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 16 |
11 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 2094 | — | — | 4981 | 3459 | 2508 | 1859 | 1299 | 1119 | 1216 | 1158 | 956 | 819 | 864 | 347 | 869 | 1278 | 2558 | 2756 | 2597 | 1641 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | W 21 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 19 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 58 | — | 34 | 74 | 254 | 367 | 671 | 657 | 799 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 22 | SW 24 | SW 22 | WSW 20 | SW 10 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 22 | 118 | 490 | 137 | 12 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | S 3 | SE 4 | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 384 | 4858 | 6042 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | 16 | — | — | 22 | 50 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1900 | 2005 | 2005 | 83 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the The Guillotine Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Guillotine provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Guillotine can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Guillotine 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 (The Guillotine) 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 The Guillotine 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.
The Guillotine is 79 km (49 miles) from the city of Bunbury. If you plan a holiday in Margaret River, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bunbury. Bunbury has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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