The Guillotine
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.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 195° - 265°
- Size range
- 1m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ENE (70°)
- Offshore range
- 30° - 110°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.3m
Water temp
19°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Remote access near Gracetown. Track through bush.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Feb, Nov
Very consistent reef. Autumn through spring is prime.
Getting There
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