Empty Lots Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 158.01° W

Empty Lots Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Empty Lots sea temperature is
26.8° C
0.4° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,461 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Empty Lots this week:

The surf forecast for Empty Lots over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Empty Lots in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 1.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 28th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what this stretch has in store for us.

First up, we’ve got a decent run of cleaner conditions building into the start of the week. The water temp is sitting at about 80°, which is just about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing weird going on there. The real action looks like it’s gonna be Tuesday the 28th . The morning for Empty Lots (reef) is the standout – we’re looking at a solid 6 ft of east swell, crossing up with a nice 13-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 1276 (moderate to strong energy). It’s clean with a gentle cross-offshore breeze, which is a huge plus, meaning the faces should be smooth. That’s the pick for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds a bit more size at 7 ft, but the wind gets a bit stronger and more north, so the morning is the window.

Let’s be real about the rest of the run. There’s a big gap of poor to marginal conditions from Wednesday the 29th all the way through to the end of the first week of August. Mostly messy, lumpy cross-shore wind and choppy seas. You’ll see some size pop up on the 1st and 2nd of August – waves around 8 ft and 7 ft – but it’s all cross-shore wind with a nasty chop, and the period drops right down to 8 seconds. That’s short-period, wind-driven junk. Honestly, with that setup and the beach being exposed, it’s looking more like a kite session than a paddle session for those days.

There’s a little blip of hope around the 4th of August. Tuesday morning sees a 5 ft swell from the ENE with a much better 12-second period. The combined energy is a moderate 661, but the wind is still cross-shore, so it’s marginal at best. Nothing to write home about.

After that, it’s back to weak, choppy dribble with combined energy dropping under 500 and eventually down to 145 by the 7th of August. There are small pulses of longer-period SSW swell on the 8th and 10th of August, but the energy is weak, so don’t get your hopes up.

Bottom line: Tuesday morning the 28th at Empty Lots is your only real chance for something clean and fun. The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off, mostly blown out or just flat and messy. You’ve got a solid week-long gap with nothing good to offer, which isn’t unusual for this area, but it still hurts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, strong winds from the ENE by Fri night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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506
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595
1303
1087
1356
1072
416
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341
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665
734
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737
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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High Tide
2:45PM0.72m
2:12AM0.27m
3:17PM0.74m
2:51AM0.29m
3:48PM0.75m
3:28AM0.31m
4:17PM0.75m
4:07AM0.34m
4:44PM0.73m
4:49AM0.37m
5:10PM0.70m
5:33AM0.41m
5:35PM0.65m
Low Tide
10:10PM0.18m
7:41AM0.05m
10:32PM0.17m
8:21AM0.04m
10:55PM0.16m
8:58AM0.05m
11:17PM0.15m
9:35AM0.07m
11:39PM0.13m
10:13AM0.10m
00:01AM0.12m
10:55AM0.16m
00:23AM0.11m
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Temp °C
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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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