Fullers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it.

This is a tricky outlook for Fullers. It’s an exposed reef setup that really needs the right swell and wind to come together, and over the next couple of weeks it’s mostly going to be a marginal affair. There’s surf on offer, but you’re really going to have to pick your moments.

Right off the bat, Friday the 10th sees a building NW swell, around 5ft to 7ft through the day, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is cross-shore, turning cross-off in the afternoon, so it will be clean but there’s some strength to it. The wave energy is moderate (781 and 1034). It’s good, but not a standout.

We then hit a flat spell. From Saturday the 11th through to Monday the 13th, we’re looking at small, weak swell – around 3ft to 3ft from the SSW with a long period of 13-15 seconds. The energy is low (around 478 to 563), and the winds are light and cross or cross-on. These are small, gutless days. You’d be surfing tiny, slow waves, if anything.

Tuesday the 14th morning offers a brief window. A small bump of NW swell at 4ft with an 8-second period, combined with cross-off wind. The wave energy is still low (365), and to be honest, it’s pretty average. The afternoon fades out quickly.

Things try to build again. Thursday the 16th looks interesting with a 6ft to 8ft NW swell and a 9-second period. The energy picks up to moderate (912 and 1110), but it’s cross-shore and a bit lumpy. The swell is pushing 8ft, which is getting into expert territory for a reef, so only the skilled crew should be out.

The best windows I can see, and I mean the standouts here, come much later. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th have very long period swells – 16 to 18 seconds – from the SW. The size is small at 3ft to 3ft, but that’s a lot of energy in the water for the size (721 to 783). The wind is light and cross-shore, keeping it clean. These long period groundswells will wrap into the reef and produce some super clean, well-shaped lines. It’s not big, but it’ll be quality.

Then, on Thursday the 24th and into Friday the 25th, we get another pulse. Thursday afternoon brings a 7ft NW swell, a short, raw 6-second period, and cross-shore wind. The wave energy is moderate (545 and 463). Friday the 25th morning holds 6ft NW swell at 9 seconds. This swell is bigger, but it’s short-period, wind-affected stuff. For a crowd factor, Fullers can get a few people at times, so don't expect to have it to yourself.

Honestly, the real pick of this whole 16-day window is the weekend of the 18th and 19th. That long-period SW groundswell with light wind is your best shot at something truly special at Fullers. It’s the kind of day that makes you remember why you surf. The later pulse around the 25th is bigger but messier. Choose wisely.

Stay safe, pick your tides, and I’ll see you out there.

- Rusty

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