Empty Lots Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 158.01° W

Empty Lots Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Empty Lots sea temperature is
27.3°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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,087 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period with SSW 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 12s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 7th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Gotta be honest, the outlook for Empty Lots is a tough one to write. This reef break is usually fairly consistent, but we’re in for a real dry spell.

The whole thing starts off rough. Saturday morning brings a fresh cross-shore breeze at 30 km/h and a lumpy cross-chop, making the 1.8m east swell look like a mess. The swell energy is strong (2043), but the 14-second period doesn’t help when the surface is that ugly. That nasty wind sticks around through Sunday and into Monday. By Monday morning, the swell is 2.3m from the SW, and the energy is up to 3934, but the wind is still cross-onshore. Monday afternoon is worse: 3.0m of swell, 30 km/h onshore wind, and very strong energy (5600). That’s not a surf session, that’s a beating. It’s definitely too big for beginners, and with that wind, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle one.

Tuesday morning is a flicker of hope with a 1.2m SSW groundswell from a 15-second period, but the wind is onshore, and the quality is rated poor. The energy is still moderate (1622). Then the lights go out. From Wednesday the 9th all the way through the 14th, the swell drops under 1.5m, and the wind is a constant cross-shore or cross-off breeze. The energy dips into the 400- to 800-range, which is weak to moderate, and the swell periods are short, around 7 to 8 seconds. It’s just flat and blown out.

The only real glimmer comes on the 16th of September. Wednesday morning shows a 1.1m SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The energy is moderate (1098), and while the wind is a moderate cross-shore, the quality is marginal. That long-period groundswell will bring plenty of power, and at a reef, it could shape up nicely if the wind drops. It’s the best bet in the whole 16-day window, but it’s a long way off, so don’t book the trip just yet. Water temp is about average for this time of year.

After that, the wind cranks up to 35-40 km/h, and the run ends with a whimper. So, unless you’re desperate, wait for that 16th and keep your fingers crossed.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed night).

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
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1
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4
2
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
14
1.8
E
14
1.9
ENE
13
1.8
E
13
1.8
E
12
1.8
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
2.3
SW
14
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
1.2
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1297
1190
1308
1104
988
1265
1388
2066
3716
4213
596
379
356
336
257
176
183
211
268
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
30
ENE
25
ENE
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
20
E
30
ESE
30
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
10
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
11:53AM0.69m
11:42PM0.23m
12:50PM0.73m
00:58AM0.28m
1:37PM0.75m
1:49AM0.35m
2:17PM0.75m
2:33AM0.42m
2:52PM0.72m
3:14AM0.49m
3:25PM0.68m
3:53AM0.55m
Low Tide
3:13AM0.11m
8:07PM0.19m
8:24PM0.16m
6:09AM0.09m
8:46PM0.13m
7:12AM0.08m
9:09PM0.11m
8:06AM0.08m
9:31PM0.09m
8:56AM0.09m
9:53PM0.08m
clear
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thunderstorm
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:45
6:44
6:43
6:42
6:40
6:39
6:39
 mm
3
6
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
25
27
27
26
27
27
26
28
28
27
27
28
27
28
29
26
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27
26
Feels °C
23
26
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28
28
25
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24
24
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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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