Fullers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let's talk surf. The main spot in the mix is Fullers. It's an advanced reef break that doesn't fire every day, but when it does, it's a proper wave. Water temp is about 58°, which is a touch colder than average for this time of year, so a spring suit is probably smart.

We're starting Thursday morning, August 27th, with some real magic. A 3ft SSW groundswell with 11-second intervals, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 504 – that's got some punch. This is the pick of the week. The wind is light and offshore, so those waves will be clean and lined up. Friday morning keeps the good times rolling with a 3ft SSW swell at 18 seconds, and the energy jumps to 758. It's clean again. If you're picking one session, this is it.

Friday afternoon and into Saturday, the swell builds to around 4ft from the SSW, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, staying cross-off. It's still rideable, but the quality drops off. Saturday morning has some serious energy at 1054, but the surf is more marginal – the long 17-second period will put some grunt in the waves, which is ideal for this reef.

Sunday through to Tuesday, September 1st, the swell drops to 3ft or less, with lighter winds but not much push. The energy falls into the 300s and 400s, so it's weak. Not worth the drive unless you're just stretching the arms.

Now, mark your calendar for Thursday, September 3rd. The morning shows a 5ft S swell with a 14-second period and energy hitting 1259 – that's strong. Light cross-shore winds mean there's a chance it's a bit bumpy, but it's powerful. That's big enough to be expert-only, so if you're not comfortable in overhead surf, sit this one out. The afternoon holds at 5ft with clean cross-off winds. That afternoon session is a proper standout for the more experienced crew.

The following week, into September 7th and 8th, it's mostly small and onshore – a bit of a flat spell. Then on Friday, September 11th, there's a morning session with a 3ft SSW groundswell at 16 seconds and clean conditions. Energy is 843 – solid. The afternoon jumps to 6ft but it's a short-period NW windswell at 8 seconds, which is going to be messy and lumpy. Stick to the morning.

So, your best bets are Thursday morning and Friday morning of this week, and then Thursday September 3rd afternoon for the bigger stuff. Long range, Friday September 11th morning looks promising, but that's a ways out. Fullers is inconsistent, so you've got to be on it when it's good.

Rusty.

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