Fullers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for this spot.

So, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the waiting game pays off. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than we usually see this time of year – nothing too crazy, just a reminder we’re heading into the cooler months.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. The swell is still small, about 2ft from the SW with a lovely long period of 16 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (447), but it’s a sign that things are trending in the right direction. It’s not a standout, but you can feel it building.

Now, the first genuine standout session is Thursday morning, the 27th of August. The swell picks up to 3ft from the SSE, with a period of 12 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW. The energy is building nicely (578), and it’s calling for very good surf conditions. This is the one to get excited about early on.

Looking further ahead, the real fireworks are forecast for the first week of September. The standout of the whole run looks like Wednesday, the 2nd of September. The morning bumps up to 5ft from the S, with a period of 13 seconds, and the energy is cranking (1012). That’s a solid increase in juice. The afternoon cleans up even more with a lighter cross-offshore breeze, offering 5ft of S swell. This is a proper session for the more experienced crew – that 5ft size is getting a bit too big for beginners.

After that, the swell stays solid through the 4th and 5th of September with 4ft to 4ft of SSW swell, and the energy is strong, hitting four-digit figures (1086, 1073). The winds stay clean and cross-offshore, making for some excellent waves.

But the absolute best of the bunch might be saved for the final days. On Monday, the 7th of September, the afternoon goes glassy with a 4ft S swell and moderate energy (670). And then Tuesday, the 8th of September, delivers a full day of glassy conditions. The morning is glassy with 4ft swell from the S and a period of 14 seconds, and the energy is strong (838). The afternoon is the same story – glassy, 4ft, 13-second period, and 874 energy. This is what you dream about. The waves will be clean as a whistle, albeit with a bit of a wait between sets given the longer period.

Remember, Fullers is a reef break, so it handles that longer period SW groundswell well. The crowds are *sometimes* there, so you might have a few heads out, but it’ll be worth it. The inconsistency is a bit of a factor, so don't be late if you see a set coming.

So, if you’re planning a session, the 27th of August is the first real green light. For the big guns, the 2nd of September is a winner. But the true standout, the session you circle on the calendar, is the 7th and 8th of September. That glassy, clean, 4ft S swell is going to be magic.

Rusty.

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