The Guillotine is an exposed left-hand reef break near Gracetown that delivers very consistent waves. The reef picks up virtually any swell going and works best around mid tide when the wave produces clean, defined walls with barrel sections. The isolated location keeps crowds to a minimum, but the rocky reef and shark-prone waters demand respect. A solid intermediate option in the Margaret River region.
Water temp
19°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Remote access near Gracetown. Track through bush.
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Feb, Nov
Very consistent reef. Autumn through spring is prime.
🏔️ Australia's biggest wave • 2km offshore • Margaret River power
🌿 Gracetown left • Beginner friendly • Works in onshore
🦈 Gracetown quality • Workable walls • Shark country awareness
🌊 When Margs is too small • Big wave testing ground • Serious sharks, serious waves
🏝️ Hidden bay beauty • Multiple peaks • All abilities welcome
⚠️ Australia's heaviest slab • Square barrels of doom • Helmets mandatory