Surf Forecasts:
Empty Lots surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 444 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Empty Lots over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a honest look at what’s on the table for Empty Lots. I gotta tell you, mate, it’s a tough stretch ahead. Right through the whole 16-day window, the conditions are just not cooperating. The wind is stuck on cross-shore, blowing fresh from the ENE most days, and that’s keeping everything lumpy and messy. There’s no standout session, no hidden gem. The best you can say is that it’s probably more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with that steady breeze.
From Tuesday the 7th morning right through to Sunday the 19th afternoon, every session is rated poor surf conditions. The swell hangs around 2ft to 6ft, mostly from the east and northeast with short periods of 7 to 8 seconds—that’s windswell, not the kind that wraps in cleanly. Combined energy bounces between 374 and 993 (moderate), but it’s all chop and no form. The water temp anomaly isn’t given, so it’s just about average for the time of year. Crowds are possible at Empty Lots, but with this quality, you’ll likely have it to yourself.
There is a tiny flicker on Wednesday the 22nd morning: a 3ft swell from the southwest with a long 17-second period, combined energy 1022 (moderate), but it’s still marginal at best with that fresh cross-shore wind and lumpy cross-chop. That’s a week and a half away, so keep it on the radar but don’t hold your breath.
Honestly, this is one of those blank runs where it tends not to stay poor for long, but right now there’s nothing worth paddling out for. Forecasts can change, but for the next two weeks, I’d leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Mon 13 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | SSW 19 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
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 kJ | 376 | 438 | 336 | 397 | 303 | 245 | 315 | 265 | 265 | 285 | 258 | 286 | 259 | 387 | 316 | 439 | 376 | 441 | 425 | 322 | 305 |
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 | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:27AM0.50m | 8:20PM0.44m | 11:34AM0.59m | 9:13PM0.36m | 12:32PM0.68m | 10:39PM0.30m | 1:24PM0.75m | 00:12AM0.26m | 2:13PM0.82m | 1:27AM0.25m | 2:59PM0.86m | 2:28AM0.26m | 3:43PM0.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:02AM0.10m | 3:59PM0.36m | 3:40AM0.08m | 6:29PM0.34m | 4:26AM0.06m | 8:13PM0.28m | 5:19AM0.03m | 9:08PM0.22m | 6:14AM0.01m | 9:50PM0.18m | 7:09AM-0.02m | 10:28PM0.15m | 8:02AM-0.03m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — |
 | 7:17 | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 376 | 350 | 336 | 254 | 243 | 187 | 178 | 112 | 110 | 75 | 71 | 41 | 251 | 263 | 316 | 439 | 376 | 441 | 425 | 322 | 305 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | W 14 | W 13 | W 14 | SW 20 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | W 16 | W 16 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 33 | 13 | 36 | 107 | 64 | 44 | 44 | 40 | 43 | 47 | 47 | 81 | 77 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | SE 8 | — | W 17 | S 18 | W 15 | S 16 | SE 8 | S 15 | SSW 21 | S 13 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | 6 | 17 | 21 | 2 | 17 | 45 | 31 | 55 | 63 | 54 | 54 | 27 | 26 | 47 | 46 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 285 | 438 | 333 | 397 | 303 | 245 | 315 | 265 | 265 | 285 | 258 | 286 | 259 | 387 | 294 | 246 | 232 | 324 | 341 | 295 | 301 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 144 | 165 | 21 | 21 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 144 | 15 | 24 | 144 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 13 | 144 |
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