Empty Lots Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 158.01° W

Empty Lots Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Empty Lots sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.3° 

Empty Lots surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Empty Lots surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, E swell with 1,334 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 27th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Empty Lots over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next sixteen days at Empty Lots are a real mixed bag, and honestly, there’s not a lot to get excited about for a decent paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions, then a few days that look salvageable, but it’s not shaping up to be a classic run.

The pattern starts with a big block of pretty ordinary surf. From Tuesday the 21st of July right through the end of the week, the wind is stubbornly cross-shore from the east-northeast, gusting fresh at 15 to 22 mph. That’s gonna put a nasty cross-chop on everything. The swell is small, averaging 2 ft to 3 ft out of the south-southwest, with a weak combined energy reading (between 484 and 1095). The wave comment is all “poor surf conditions” and the score is a zero. Not worth the drive.

The weekend and the start of the following week (Friday 24th to Monday 27th July) doesn’t get much better. The swell pushes up a touch – around 3 ft to 5 ft – but the cross-shore wind stays strong (15 to 19 mph), and the wave comment shifts to “marginal forecast or questionable tide conditions.” The scores are still 1 or 2 out of 10. The combined energy climbs into the 1000-1400 range, suggesting moderate energy, but it’s all messy and lumpy. Not a fun session.

Now, the one glimmer in this whole period. On Wednesday the 29th of July, things start to turn. The wind drops to 9 mph from the east in the morning, and by the afternoon it swings to the northeast, becoming a light cross-offshore breeze. The surf is 6 ft from the ENE with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1055). The wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” and the score hits a 4. It’s the cleanest it’s going to get. That Wednesday afternoon is the standout.

But it’s a short window. Thursday the 30th of July the wind goes light onshore, and then from Friday the 31st of July through to Sunday the 3rd of August, we’re back to fresh cross-shore easterlies and waves that are either too small (2 ft to 3 ft) or short-period junk (8 seconds). The combined energy drops back to weak-moderate territory (292 to 838). Scores are back to zero.

From Monday the 4th of August to Wednesday the 5th of August, the swell picks up a bit – 3 ft to 5 ft out of the east and east-northeast with a period of 12 to 14 seconds. The energy is moderate (683 to 851). But the wind is still cross-shore, and the comment is “marginal” at best, with scores of 1. So, it’s still not a green light.

Water temperature is sitting at 80°F, which is right about average for the time of year, so no need to worry about a cold one.

So, here’s the honest take: the only real shot at a decent session is the afternoon of Wednesday the 29th of July. That north-east cross-offshore breeze and a solid 6 ft swell from the ENE should clean up Empty Lots nicely. It’s an advanced reef break, and it’s fairly consistent, but it can get crowded sometimes. The swell direction (ENE) matches the optimum (SSE) reasonably well for this exposed spot. For the rest of the days, you’re looking at a lot of chop and frustration. If you’re not a dedicated surfer, this setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddling out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
14
1
S
13
0.6
SSW
24
0.6
SSW
23
0.7
SSW
22
0.9
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
1.8
E
7
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.1
E
16
1.3
E
16
1.4
E
15
1.4
E
14
1.3
E
14
1.7
E
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
329
311
342
437
426
480
561
395
616
329
428
298
502
692
662
570
827
900
808
691
1032
Wind (km/h)
15
E
25
ENE
10
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
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30
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30
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30
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25
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25
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Wind State
cross
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High Tide
10:46AM0.54m
7:33PM0.36m
11:52AM0.59m
12:45PM0.63m
10:43PM0.26m
1:30PM0.66m
00:28AM0.25m
2:09PM0.70m
1:28AM0.26m
2:45PM0.72m
2:12AM0.27m
3:17PM0.74m
2:51AM0.29m
Low Tide
6:02PM0.36m
3:27AM0.12m
4:16AM0.12m
9:32PM0.26m
5:13AM0.11m
9:33PM0.22m
6:08AM0.10m
9:50PM0.20m
6:58AM0.08m
10:10PM0.18m
7:41AM0.05m
10:32PM0.17m
rain showers
rain showers
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7:15
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Temp °C
27
27
25
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Feels °C
28
26
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22
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22
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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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