Surf Forecasts:
Empty Lots surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, S swell with 851 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 1.2m 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 0.4m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Empty Lots over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Well now, lookin' over the next 16 days for Empty Lots, I gotta be straight with ya – it's a tough stretch. This is a reef break that’s exposed, and right now, it’s just not gettin’ the love it needs. The wind is locked in from the east-northeast for days on end, blowin’ cross-shore and kickin’ up a lumpy chop. The combined swell energy hangs in the moderate range for most of this week, just weak and messy.
From Sunday the 23rd through to the end of August, it’s a write-off. Swell heights bounce between 2ft and 6ft, but with that constant onshore breeze and short period stuff (mostly 7 seconds), the surface is just a mess. The water’s sittin' at 81° – about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Don’t bother paddlin’ out.
We finally get a little shift come Monday the 1st of September. Tuesday the 2nd and the following weekend show some promise, but it’s marginal at best. On Tuesday afternoon the 1st, the wind swings to a cross-offshore, cleanin' things up. Swell is 3ft from the south with a long 18-second period, and the combined energy is solid. That long period gets the reef workin’ nicely, but the size is small.
The real standout, if you can wait, is Sunday the 6th of September. The morning looks the best of the whole run. We’ve got 6ft of swell from the east-northeast (12-second period) and a cross-offshore breeze from the northeast at 15 mph – that’s clean. The combined energy is pumpin' in the strong range. This is the one to aim for. It’s a bigger swell, over 5ft, so intermediate surfers will find it challenging, and at that size on a reef, you better know what you’re doin’. The direction matches the break’s preferred SSE optimum, so it’ll line up well. It’s a fairly consistent spot, so it’s not a fluke, but crowds are possible on a Sunday, so expect some company.
That Sunday morning is your best bet. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy again as the wind picks up and swings more onshore. After that, Monday the 7th drops back to 4ft on the south swell with moderate cross-shore wind – not worth the effort compared to that Sunday morning window.
So, to sum it up: it’s a long, flat, and choppy wait. The only real highlight is the morning of Sunday, the 6th of September. Get on it if you can, but be ready for it to be a bit of a paddle and a crew in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 14 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 17 |
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269 | 247 | 166 | 189 | 169 | 329 | 246 | 214 | 236 | 395 | 458 | 851 | 527 | 582 | 329 | 399 | 289 | 181 | 161 | 186 | |
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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 |
High Tide | 1:26AM0.28m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM0.18m | 6:44AM0.10m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
191 | 186 | 166 | 156 | 140 | 119 | 196 | 167 | 236 | 395 | 458 | 851 | 527 | 582 | 329 | 399 | 289 | 121 | 75 | 138 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SSE 13 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | SSW 11 | E 13 | SW 19 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 17 |
39 | 95 | 36 | 42 | 29 | 146 | 81 | 81 | 235 | 135 | 135 | 9 | 79 | 8 | 38 | 32 | 90 | 126 | 89 | 186 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | NW 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 6 | S 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 6 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | SSE 8 | W 10 | E 14 | SSW 19 | E 12 | E 14 | SSW 17 | E 13 |
68 | 34 | 76 | 47 | 46 | 54 | 14 | 167 | 27 | 8 | 50 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 35 | 26 | 65 | 113 | 86 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
269 | 247 | 157 | 189 | 169 | 329 | 246 | 214 | 179 | 143 | 128 | 100 | 112 | 103 | 88 | 69 | 171 | 181 | 161 | 173 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 14 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 144 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 15 |
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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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