Empty Lots Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 158.01° W

Empty Lots Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Empty Lots sea temperature is
27.4°C
0.6° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, S swell with 710 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

So for this stretch we’re looking at a tough run. The only break in the mix is Empty Lots, and honestly, it’s not looking great. There’s a long gap of straight-up poor conditions right through the end of August and into the first days of September. The wind is hammering cross-shore from the E/ENE at 18-22 mph nearly every day, just mangling the surface. The water’s sitting at 81°F which is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there. But with a fresh cross-shore breeze and lumpy cross-chop, there's no quality to be had.

We finally get a whisper of something on the morning of Tuesday, September 1st – a marginal call with 2ft of SSW swell and a very long 18-second period (moderate energy around 769). The problem is, the wind is still cross-shore at 15-18 mph. That period is groundswell, which could line up nicely at a reef like Empty Lots, but the wind just kills it. Still, it’s the first sign of life.

Then we slide through a few more days of ‘poor surf conditions’ until Saturday, September 5th. The morning shows a jump in energy with 6ft from the ENE, 11-second period, and the combined energy hits a strong 1752. That’s proper power. But again – cross-shore wind at 18 mph. It’s a raw, bumpy mess. Too big and choppy for beginners, and only interesting for experts who don’t mind the wind.

The standout in this whole outlook is the Sunday afternoon, September 6th session. We get 5ft from the E at 11 seconds, combined energy at 1096 (strong), and the wind finally shifts to a cross-offshore from the NE at 15 mph. That’s clean. The reef at Empty Lots should start holding its shape. This is the one to pencil in. Not huge, but with the wind finally cooperating, it’ll be the best wave of the window. Be mindful that crowds are possible at Empty Lots.

After that, Monday the 7th through Wednesday the 9th sees the wind build back up to a strong breeze (22-28 mph) and the surf gets lumpy again. There’s a slight clean-up on Tuesday afternoon (September 8th) with cross-offshore wind, but the swell at 5ft from the E (10 seconds) is wind-affected by morning and the energy still has a messy feel.

Late in the run, around the 10th and 11th of September, we get risk of thunderstorms and the direction swings onshore from the SSE with strong wind. That’s a write-off.

So, bottom line: it’s a lean 16 days. The only real shout for a decent paddle is Sunday afternoon, September 6th at Empty Lots. Everything else is either wind-blasted or just marginal.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecast – that 6th could be a little gem.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon night).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
17
1
S
16
1.1
S
16
0.9
S
14
1
S
14
0.9
S
13
1.2
E
7
1.7
E
7
0.6
SSW
17
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
8
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
S
18
0.8
S
17
1
S
16
0.9
S
16
0.8
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
851
527
582
329
399
289
128
250
186
240
212
199
197
254
266
329
311
364
520
406
279
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:40PM0.70m
3:53AM0.45m
4:05PM0.67m
4:31AM0.50m
4:31PM0.62m
5:12AM0.55m
4:56PM0.56m
5:56AM0.58m
5:20PM0.49m
6:48AM0.60m
5:42PM0.41m
7:51AM0.61m
5:57PM0.35m
Low Tide
8:51AM0.08m
10:18PM0.11m
9:32AM0.10m
10:37PM0.10m
10:15AM0.14m
10:58PM0.09m
11:02AM0.18m
11:20PM0.08m
11:55AM0.24m
11:45PM0.07m
1:04PM0.29m
00:15AM0.07m
2:51PM0.32m
00:53AM0.08m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:52
6:51
6:51
6:50
6:49
6:47
6:46
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Temp °C
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
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27
27
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28
26
Feels °C
24
24
23
25
24
22
24
24
23
24
23
23
25
26
25
28
27
26
28
27
26
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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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