Fullers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's comin' our way over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: for the rest of this week and into the start of the next, there's not a whole lot to get excited about. We’ve got a real flat spell kickin’ off Monday afternoon the 14th at Fullers - that's an exposed reef break that only works on a SW swell. The swell is there, about 6ft from the WNW, and the combined energy is sittin' at 562 (moderate) but the wind is a cross-off from the NW, makin' it look clean. But even with that, the conditions are just not comin' together for a good wave. It’s rated as marginal, and honestly, it feels like a tease. The water temp is 60°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

That flat and iffy run carries on through Tuesday and Wednesday, with swell droppin' right down. By Wednesday afternoon the 16th, we get a weird little pulse from the SSW with a super long 17-second period, but the wave height is only 2ft. That’s a groundswell with serious period but no size to back it up, and with a cross wind it's just not gonna do much at this spot. The energy is moderate at 451, but the score speaks for itself.

Truth is, from the 15th all the way through to the early hours of the 22nd, we're in a real dry spell. There’s maybe a couple of mornings that look okay, but nothing you'd paddle out for. That's about a week-long gap where the surf just isn't worth the hassle.

Now, hang on, because things start to look up around the 22nd. Tuesday morning the 22nd of September, we get a nice little window. The wind goes glassy from the SW - that's dead calm, and that’s music to my ears. The swell is still small, only 3ft, but it's from the SW with a 16-second period, so it's got some real guts to it. The reef will concentrate that energy nicely, and it’s rated as expect very good surf conditions. The energy is at 569 (moderate), but with those clean, glassy conditions, it’ll be the best we’ve seen in a while. This is the standout of the first week, no question. Keep in mind, Fullers is an inconsistent break and can be fickle, so when it lines up like this, you’ve got to jump on it. And crowd-wise, it gets busy sometimes, so get there early.

That stretch of cleaner, glassy conditions continues through Wednesday the 23rd, with the same SW swell and periods around 15 seconds. The winds stay light and glassy in the morning and afternoon, making for some real clean, fun waves. The energy stays at a moderate 540-510. Not huge, but perfect for a longboard or a fish.

We get another pulse of energy around Monday the 21st with the combined swell energy jumpin' up to 1046 (moderate to strong), but the wind is a cross-shore, holdin' it back from bein' perfect. Still worth a look if you're keen.

Then, keep your eyes peeled for Tuesday the 29th of September. This is the one that’s got a bit of a future forecast feel to it, but it’s promising. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the NW with an 11-second period, pumpin' in with a combined energy of 1156 (strong). The wind is glassy again in the morning. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers, but at 7ft it's gettin' a bit serious – not for the beginner crew. The period is nice and solid, so it'll have some power. This is the long-range standout, but be aware that forecasts change, so don't book your flights just yet. Tuesday afternoon, the swell bumps to 8ft from the NW, but the period drops to 8 seconds, which is shorter, and the cross-off wind from the NNW makes it a bit more messy. Still, for the big wave chargers, that morning session looks like the real deal.

So, overall, there's a bit of a slow start, but the end of the month is lookin' like it'll be worth the wait.

Rusty.

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