Empty Lots Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 158.01° W

Empty Lots Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Empty Lots sea temperature is
26.4° 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 9 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 0.8m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 11th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s be straight with you – the next 16 days around Empty Lots are a tough beat. If you’re looking for a clean, rideable wave, you’re going to be waiting a long time. The whole outlook is a grind of cross-shore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions that just won’t let up.

We kick off on Thursday, July 9th, with a messy 5 ft swell from the ENE at a short, jumbled 8 seconds. The wind is a stiff 22 mph cross-shore, tearing the surface apart. It’s a write-off. This pattern locks in for days. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for the time of year, so at least it’s warm, but you won’t be enjoying it.

The same story repeats through Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th. The swell bounces around between 5 ft and 5 ft, but the wind stays relentless from the ENE at 19 to 22 mph. The surface is a mess of cross-chop. On Saturday afternoon, we see a weird shift – a tiny 2 ft long-period groundswell from the SW (18 seconds) sneaks in, but it’s buried under the same wind. The combined wave energy jumps up to 637, but it’s all noise.

Sunday the 12th through to the end of the first week is the same story. The long-period SW groundswell sticks around (3 ft, 16 seconds), but the wind is a strong 25 mph cross-shore on Sunday morning. The energy is high (742), but it’s all wind mess. This is a classic case where the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing – the wind is strong and cross, but the wave quality is just not there for us.

The second week doesn’t get any better. From Monday the 14th to Saturday the 19th, the swell drops to tiny 2 ft to 3 ft. The wind stays cross-shore from the ENE or E, 12 to 19 mph. The combined energy drops into the 200s and 300s – weak. It’s a total flat spell with no shape.

Finally, on Monday the 21st of July, we get a glimmer. The swell picks up to 4 ft from the E with a very long 20-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1047, strong. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is still a 19 mph cross-shore. The forecast calls it “marginal.” For a reef break like Empty Lots, that long-period groundswell needs clean conditions to shine, and it just won’t have them. It’s a tease.

Tuesday the 22nd holds a similar pulse (4 ft, 16 seconds, 1014 energy), but still with that cross-shore wind. After that, it fades back into the 2 ft to 2 ft range with the same old wind, right through to Friday the 24th.

Honestly, I don’t have a standout day for you. The wind never lays down, and the swell never lines up. The closest thing to a window is the 21st and 22nd of July, but with the wind, it’s more frustration than fun. Hang tight, wait for the charts to change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Tue night).

Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
0.6
SSW
19
1.6
E
7
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
17
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
251
280
292
259
208
261
272
316
439
376
367
353
322
309
261
239
232
302
207
211
314
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
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30
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30
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35
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35
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25
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40
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35
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30
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30
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30
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25
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25
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30
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30
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
3:23AM0.28m
4:25PM0.87m
4:16AM0.31m
5:04PM0.83m
Low Tide
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
11:04PM0.13m
8:53AM-0.02m
11:38PM0.11m
9:42AM0.01m
00:12AM0.11m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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