Empty Lots Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 158.01° W

Empty Lots Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Empty Lots sea temperature is
26.7° 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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with 2,137 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 28th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Empty Lots (reef) over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the start of this period is a bit of a struggle. The wind is pinned cross-shore from the ENE, and it’s blowing a solid 25 mph on Friday the 24th, making a mess of things. The swell is small, around 2 ft to 3 ft from the SSW, but with that strong breeze and cross-chop, the water’s all lumpy. It’s a rough start, and the energy is moderate, sitting around 936 to 1211.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are much the same story – cross-shore winds and small, choppy surf. The waves are hanging around 3 ft to 3 ft from the SSW, but the wind just won’t let up. It’s frustrating, but this is a reef break, so the shape is there, just not the conditions.

We finally get a bit of a window on Monday the 27th afternoon. The wind swings to a cross-offshore angle, and the waves bump up to 4 ft from the E. The water is still a bit choppy but it’s cleaner. The energy is moderate (927). Still not a standout, but a step in the right direction.

Now, Tuesday the 28th of July is where it gets interesting. The morning is the real standout. The wind drops to a gentle breeze from the NE, swinging cross-offshore, and the swell jumps to 8 ft from the ENE. That’s a solid size. The period is 13 seconds, a nice groundswell, and the energy is strong (3127). This is for experienced surfers only, as it’s over 7 ft, but the sets will be clean and powerful. Crowds are possible, so be ready to share.

Wednesday the 29th still holds some promise. The morning is clean with a light breeze from the N, and waves are 8 ft from the ENE again. The period drops to 11 seconds, but the energy is still strong (1497). Excellent conditions for the experienced crew. The afternoon sees the wind swing to WSW, making it a bit cross-shore, and the swell drops to 6 ft from the E.

After that, the outlook goes a bit flat again. From Thursday the 30th of July through to Saturday the 2nd of August, the wind is back to a fresh cross-shore, and the swell is mostly in the 3 ft to 6 ft range from the E. The period is short (8 seconds), so the energy is a bit weak and the waves are lumpy. Not much to get excited about, and the water is a bit messy.

We get a brief reprieve on Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning is clean with a light breeze from the NE, and the swell is 4 ft from the ENE. The period is 11 seconds, so there’s some shape. The energy is moderate (507). It’s a promising morning, but the crowds are possible. The afternoon gets a bit cross-shore again.

The final few days, from the 6th to the 8th, are a real letdown. The swell drops to 1 ft to 2 ft, and the wind is onshore or cross-shore. The energy is very weak (44 to 367). There’s a risk of thunderstorms on the 7th and 8th, so it’s not worth paddling out.

The best of the bunch is hands-down Tuesday the 28th of July. The big, clean 8 ft ENE swell with a 13-second period and a light offshore wind will be a treat for the advanced crew. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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E
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0.9
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17
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19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
329
469
298
502
692
662
568
452
416
458
492
1003
1816
1230
1502
1219
614
446
326
238
315
Wind (km/h)
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:30PM0.66m
00:28AM0.25m
2:09PM0.70m
1:28AM0.26m
2:45PM0.72m
2:12AM0.27m
3:17PM0.74m
2:51AM0.29m
3:48PM0.75m
3:28AM0.31m
4:17PM0.75m
4:07AM0.34m
4:44PM0.73m
4:49AM0.37m
Low Tide
9:33PM0.22m
6:08AM0.10m
9:50PM0.20m
6:58AM0.08m
10:10PM0.18m
7:41AM0.05m
10:32PM0.17m
8:21AM0.04m
10:55PM0.16m
8:58AM0.05m
11:17PM0.15m
9:35AM0.07m
11:39PM0.13m
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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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