
Surf Forecasts:
Empty Lots surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SSW swell with 634 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Empty Lots this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Empty Lots in the next 16 days are 0.9m 20s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Empty Lots over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got cookin'.
Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day run, it's a tough stretch for Empty Lots. The water is sitting at a pretty normal 80° for this time of year, but that's about the only thing that's average. We’ve got a long, long gap of nothing but poor conditions for paddle surfing. For the first week and a half, from Friday the 3rd to Saturday the 11th, it’s just one messy session after another. The wind is locked in from the ENE at 15 to 22 mph the whole time, whipping up a cross-chop that’s going to make the ocean look like a washing machine. The wave energy is there – it’s moderate for sure (with combined energy readings between 491 and 923) – but with that wind, it’s going to be bumpy and sloppy. This stretch has no standout days; it’s about as frustrating as it gets, especially for surfing.
Now, finally, on Sunday the 12th of July, we get a little glimmer. The morning shows a marginal possibility. The swells are showing up at 3 ft from the SW with a period of 16 seconds, which is a nice, long groundswell. The wind drops to 12 mph from the ENE, still cross-shore, but it’s a "moderate breeze" now, so the chop should be a bit less gross. The combined energy is a moderate 549. It’s not a standout by any stretch, and the system says the conditions are "marginal" and "questionable tide conditions". But for this forecast, it’s as good as it gets. The break is a reef, so that long-period groundswell should wrap in nicely better than a beach break would – those shorter period wind swells from the 8th and the 9th are just junk.
After that, things slide back. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are back to poor conditions with gentle onshore winds. There’s a brief flicker early on Wednesday the 15th with a clean-ish morning from another 18-second SSW groundswell at 2 ft (energy 503), but the wind is gentle cross-on. Then it turns ugly again.
Rusty's Pick? I’m going to have to say the best on offer is Sunday morning, the 12th of July. The 3 ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period at Empty Lots. The wind will be manageable at 12 mph cross-shore, and the combined wave energy is moderate (549). It’s not perfect, but after eleven days of garbage, it’s the one window that might actually look like a surfable wave. Get on it if you can, just keep your expectations in check. This reef is fairly consistent, but the conditions have just been cruel. It tends not to stay this poor forever, though.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 8 | SSW 14 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
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232 | 216 | 251 | 441 | 512 | 486 | 522 | 510 | 554 | 446 | 481 | 376 | 350 | 355 | 377 | 279 | 292 | 269 | 220 | 228 | 181 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:15PM0.69m | 6:47AM0.33m | 6:43PM0.64m | 7:55AM0.37m | 7:12PM0.58m | 9:11AM0.43m | 7:44PM0.51m | 10:27AM0.50m | 8:20PM0.44m | 11:34AM0.59m | 9:13PM0.36m | 12:32PM0.68m | 10:39PM0.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:54AM0.13m | 1:32AM0.15m | 11:37AM0.19m | 1:59AM0.13m | 12:32PM0.26m | 2:29AM0.12m | 1:54PM0.33m | 3:02AM0.10m | 3:59PM0.36m | 3:40AM0.08m | 6:29PM0.34m | 4:26AM0.06m | 8:13PM0.28m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
232 | 216 | 226 | 280 | 512 | 486 | 522 | 510 | 554 | 446 | 481 | 376 | 350 | 336 | 254 | 243 | 187 | 178 | 112 | 110 | 75 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 21 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | W 14 |
114 | 103 | 59 | 441 | 158 | 188 | 183 | 97 | 18 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 62 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 22 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | NW 10 | SW 9 | S 10 | SE 10 | — | W 18 | S 18 | W 17 | W 15 | W 15 | SSE 8 |
21 | 21 | 251 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 22 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | 6 | 6 | 23 | 18 | 38 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
124 | 159 | 183 | 178 | 221 | 181 | 196 | 212 | 245 | 285 | 336 | 320 | 279 | 355 | 377 | 279 | 292 | 269 | 220 | 228 | 181 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 13 | 21 | 27 | 21 | 144 | 145 | 13 | 24 | 29 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 13 |
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Information about the Empty Lots Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Empty Lots provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Empty Lots can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Empty Lots surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Empty Lots) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Empty Lots may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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