Surf Forecasts:
Empty Lots surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 644 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Empty Lots over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. At Empty Lots (United States), it’s going to be a lean spell. This is a reef break for the advanced surfer, and most of the 16 days are poor. There’s a big gap with no real recommendations, so be patient.
The one bright spot comes on Saturday afternoon, the 12th of September. We get a 0.5m (2ft) SW swell with a long 16-second period. The combined energy is weak at 286, but the wind goes light and clean – almost glassy. That’s your best chance for a smooth, lined-up wave. The reef handles this long-period groundswell well, and it’s fairly consistent. Expect some company, though, as crowds are possible. For an advanced spot, this is the pick.
After that, it’s a rough ride. From Sunday the 13th through Monday the 21st of September, conditions are mostly crummy with small swell and messy, cross-shore winds. This stretch looks better for kites than paddle boards.
On Tuesday the 22nd of September, there’s a short-lived option: a 1.1m (4ft) E swell with a quick 8-second period. Combined energy is moderate at 406, but the wind is onshore. Conditions are marginal, so it’s a real long shot.
The second week stays flat and windy. Nothing worth writing home about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 176 | 181 | 211 | 268 | 258 | 229 | 226 | 245 | 124 | 114 | 106 | 84 | 134 | 76 | 227 | 224 | 557 | 480 | 535 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:14AM0.49m | 3:25PM0.68m | 3:53AM0.55m | 3:54PM0.62m | 4:32AM0.59m | 4:21PM0.55m | 5:11AM0.62m | 4:46PM0.48m | 5:51AM0.63m | 5:07PM0.41m | 6:35AM0.62m | 5:22PM0.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:31PM0.09m | 8:56AM0.09m | 9:53PM0.08m | 9:45AM0.12m | 10:14PM0.07m | 10:32AM0.16m | 10:36PM0.07m | 11:21AM0.20m | 10:57PM0.08m | 12:14PM0.24m | 11:18PM0.09m | 1:19PM0.28m | 11:41PM0.11m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 6:39 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SW 16 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 | E 6 | SW 22 | E 7 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 60 | 109 | 127 | 268 | 258 | 194 | 158 | 245 | 75 | 65 | 41 | 39 | 134 | 22 | 227 | 32 | 557 | 480 | 535 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | ENE 10 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 21 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 176 | 173 | 175 | 64 | 62 | 229 | 226 | 100 | 124 | 114 | 106 | 84 | 14 | 76 | 49 | 224 | 24 | 43 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 115 | 181 | 211 | 77 | 66 | 46 | 17 | 13 | 87 | 98 | 57 | 56 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 68 | 41 | 38 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | ENE 8 | — | — | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 101 | 82 | 63 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 42 | 20 | 82 | — | — | 64 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
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