Fullers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but patience will pay off. The main focus is all on Fullers, a reef break that’s exposed to the SW swell. Right now, the water temperature is sitting at 55°F, which is a solid 4°F colder than average for this time of year – so you’ll want the thickest wetsuit you’ve got.

The first few days are a bit of a tease. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th have some clean, cross-off NW winds, but the swell is small, around 3ft to 4ft from the SSW, with a long period of 16 to 18 seconds. The combined energy is moderate to strong (1086 and 1113), but the wave comment says it’s marginal, so don’t expect much. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st stay similar, with a little bump in size from the south on Friday morning (4ft, 14 seconds), but still not firing.

Then we get into the weekend. Saturday the 1st of August sees a shift: the morning is still small, but the afternoon brings a new swell from the NW at 6ft, though the period drops to a short 9 seconds. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the energy is solid (885). Sunday the 2nd pushes up to 7ft from the WNW, with a 10-second period, and the wind stays cross-off. That’s getting into the range where it’s more for the experienced crew – over 5ft and it’s not for beginners, and at 7ft, you’d better know what you’re doing on a reef. The combined energy is strong (930). Monday the 3rd hangs around 5ft to 6ft from the WNW, with lighter winds, but still a bit of a cross-shore.

The standout for the whole period? I’d put my money on Sunday the 2nd of August. The swell is a solid 7ft, the wind is clean cross-off, and the energy is pumping (930). It’s a proper groundswell from the WNW, but remember, Fullers is a reef, so that longer period (10 seconds) will wrap in nicely. It’s also an inconsistent break, so you might have to wait for the sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. However, at 7ft, this is for experts only – the reef is exposed and it’s going to be a legit challenge. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.

After that, things taper off. The second week sees a drop in size and quality, with mostly onshore or cross-on winds pushing the surf into the 2ft to 5ft range. The best of the later part might be the morning of Tuesday the 12th of August, with a 3ft SSW swell, a long 18-second period, and clean cross-off winds. The combined energy is moderate (749), and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions” – but it’s a ways out, so keep the hope alive but don’t book the trip just yet.

Rusty.

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