Empty Lots Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 158.01° W

Empty Lots Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Empty Lots sea temperature is
27.6°C
0.8° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, S swell with 998 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 (Aug 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 31st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 31st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's look at the next 16 days for Empty Lots.

Honestly, it's a pretty grim stretch of surf for this spot. The whole 16-day window is a long run of mostly poor conditions, with only a couple of days that are even worth a second look. The wind is the main problem – it’s coming from the ENE almost constantly, and it’s a cross-shore breeze that’s just chopping everything up. Most days the swell is weak and messy.

For the first week, from Monday the 24th of August right through to the 6th of September, it’s almost all "poor surf conditions". The combined wave energy is moderate at best, but it’s all wind-affected junk. A few mornings on the 27th of August and the 4th of September get a "marginal" rating, but even then it’s a cross-shore breeze and the waves are nothing to get excited about. The water temp is 82°F, which is about average for the time of year.

The only real flicker of hope comes right at the very end of the outlook. On Monday the 7th of September, the wind finally switches. In the morning, we get a light offshore breeze from the SE at 6 mph, and the swell is a clean 2 ft from the SSW with a nice long period of 15 seconds. Combined energy is moderate. By the afternoon, the wind goes light cross-onshore from the SSW, but the swell is still a clean 3 ft from the SSW. It’s not big, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see all forecast.

Then Tuesday the 8th of September still has light winds, with a 3 ft to 4 ft SW swell. The period drops to 12 seconds, which is still decent, but the wind is a light onshore or cross-onshore. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the best on offer.

The pick of the fortnight is Monday the 7th of September for the morning session. It’s the only day with a light offshore wind and a clean, long-period swell running. You’ll be surfing the empty lineup at Empty Lots, which is a fairly consistent reef break that can get crowded sometimes. The swell is small, around 2 ft to 3 ft from the SSW, but it’s the only time the conditions look clean. The rest of the time, with the strong cross-shore winds and mediocre waves, this setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Stay hopeful, but don't hold your breath for the first two weeks.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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321
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582
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199
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:15PM0.70m
2:05AM0.31m
2:45PM0.72m
2:41AM0.35m
3:13PM0.72m
3:16AM0.40m
3:40PM0.70m
3:53AM0.45m
4:05PM0.67m
4:31AM0.50m
4:31PM0.62m
5:12AM0.55m
4:56PM0.56m
Low Tide
9:26PM0.16m
7:29AM0.08m
9:43PM0.15m
8:10AM0.07m
10:00PM0.13m
8:51AM0.08m
10:18PM0.11m
9:32AM0.10m
10:37PM0.10m
10:15AM0.14m
10:58PM0.09m
11:02AM0.18m
11:20PM0.08m
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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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