Surf Forecasts:
Empty Lots surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, E swell with 1,933 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Empty Lots over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right now, there’s nothing doing at Empty Lots. I’ve got to be straight with you – across the entire 16-day window there’s not one session worth paddling out for. The wind’s coming out of the ENE, dead cross-shore from morning to afternoon almost every day, and that’s just shredding any chance of a clean face. Water temp is sitting around 81°, about average for this time of year, but you won’t care about that because you’ll be on the beach.
We do see a solid, long-period groundswell from the S on the 12th and 13th – swell heights of 4 ft to 4 ft with an 18-second period at first, dropping to 15–16 seconds. The combined energy is strong, hitting 1152 and then 1011, so there’s plenty of power in the water. But with that cross-shore wind blowing a fresh 19–22 mph, it’s a lumpy, choppy mess. No score worth mentioning, just marginal conditions at best.
The 15th into the 16th gets proper heavy – Saturday afternoon sees 12 ft of short-period E swell at 9 seconds, combined energy skyrocketing to 2207, and winds near gale force at 31 mph from the ENE. That’s not surf, that’s a washing machine. Even the 8 ft on Sunday afternoon the 16th with the wind easing slightly is still cross-shore and lumpy. If you’re a kite surfer, this setup might get your attention, but for a paddle surfer, forget it.
Beyond that, from the 17th onward, it just fades into small, weak leftovers: 1 ft to 4 ft of SSW to SW swell with period around 14–18 seconds, but combined energy is below 1000 and often under 600. The wind stays cross-shore, moderate to fresh, and the comments tell the story – poor surf conditions, marginal at absolute best. There’s one brief glimmer on the 25th morning where the swell bumps to 4 ft from the SSW with period around 16 seconds and combined energy at 965, but the wind is still cross-shore. It’s not enough to call a standout.
Honestly, this stretch looks like a dud. Keep the board in the car and wait for a change – it can’t stay this poor forever. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on the 20th morning when the wind drops to a gentle breeze and there’s a little 2 ft SW groundswell with 18-second period, but that’s more of a longboard cruise than a surf. That’s all I’ve got.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed night, strong winds from the ENE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
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1029 | 858 | 763 | 636 | 496 | 496 | 535 | 1412 | 1783 | 1706 | 848 | 500 | 365 | 268 | 329 | 284 | 165 | 162 | 117 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
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 |
High Tide | 4:08AM0.41m | 4:32PM0.75m | 4:55AM0.46m | 5:02PM0.68m | 5:41AM0.50m | 5:29PM0.60m | 6:30AM0.53m | 5:53PM0.51m | 7:23AM0.54m | 6:10PM0.44m | 8:25AM0.55m | 6:13PM0.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:50PM0.10m | 9:42AM0.06m | 11:15PM0.09m | 10:30AM0.11m | 11:40PM0.09m | 11:19AM0.18m | 00:04AM0.09m | 12:13PM0.25m | 00:28AM0.10m | 1:18PM0.31m | 00:54AM0.11m | 2:59PM0.34m | 1:23AM0.13m | ||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
7:04 | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 15 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
1029 | 858 | 763 | 636 | 496 | 496 | 306 | 280 | 219 | 225 | 404 | 111 | 326 | 268 | 329 | 284 | 165 | 162 | 117 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | ESE 10 | W 11 | WNW 13 | SE 13 | S 16 | S 11 | S 16 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SW 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSE 10 |
28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 139 | 22 | 34 | 85 | 190 | 160 | 81 | 41 | 22 | 5 | 115 | 123 | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | W 11 | SW 17 | S 19 | S 18 | S 12 | S 16 | WNW 11 | S 7 | SSW 6 | WNW 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | WNW 12 |
8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 30 | 21 | 12 | 64 | 99 | 78 | 183 | 24 | 38 | 14 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 48 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 |
150 | 150 | 233 | 358 | 381 | 453 | 535 | 1412 | 1783 | 1706 | 848 | 500 | 365 | 226 | 159 | 156 | 150 | 109 | 104 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 16 | 144 | 14 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 145 | 174 | 144 | 174 | 174 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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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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