
Surf Forecasts:
Empty Lots surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 17,140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 3.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Empty Lots in the next 16 days are 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
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 on the table for the next two weeks.
We're focusing on Empty Lots, and honestly, it's a tough outlook. There's a big dry spell right off the bat. The first few days are a write-off with poor, lumpy conditions and messy cross-shore winds.
The first slight glimmer shows up around Saturday the 5th. We see some swell building, but the wind is still a cross-shore breeze, so it's only ranking as "marginal". Swell heights are around 6ft to 7ft, with a moderate energy (2421) behind it from the East, but it's messy. It stays in this marginal zone all the way through to the 7th. The water temp is a pretty standard 81°, so nothing unusual there for the time of year.
The best window, if you can call it that, looks to be the 5th, 6th, and 7th. The swell pushes up to 7ft with a 14-second period on the 5th, and then a 7ft SSW swell with a moderate breeze on the 6th. The 7th sees the swell push to 8ft with energy climbing into the four-digit range (4226), but the wind stays messy cross-shore.
Then we get a real spike on the 8th of September. Tuesday morning shows a huge 20ft swell from the SSW with energy at a massive 12237. But don't get too excited. The wind is a strong cross-onshore, creating absolute chaos. This is for experts only, and even then, the conditions are straight-up poor. Honestly, with that kind of wind and size, this setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
After that, the swell drops fast. From the 9th onwards, we're back to small, weak energy and winds that are either cross or light onshore. The energy readings are mostly in the 200 to 1000 range, weak stuff. There's a couple of interesting moments on the 15th and 16th with a very long period swell (21 seconds) coming from the SW. It'll have that classic groundswell feel: long gaps between sets and good shape, but it’s small, only about 2ft to 4ft. The super long period means at a beach break like Empty Lots, it might break a bit too straight, but it could offer a clean, playful wave for a log.
Overall, there is no standout day for a surfer. It's a discouraging run. With the spot being fairly consistent, it's disappointing, but these blank runs do happen. For now, I’d keep your expectations very low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun night, near gales from the SSE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | S 16 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
401 | 435 | 358 | 606 | 387 | 497 | 478 | 561 | 1662 | 1382 | 1138 | 1053 | 1344 | 1383 | 1590 | 2483 | 8676 | 11724 | 1631 | 554 | |
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 | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:57PM0.35m | 9:11AM0.63m | 10:39AM0.65m | 11:53AM0.69m | 11:42PM0.23m | 12:50PM0.73m | 00:58AM0.28m | 1:37PM0.75m | 1:49AM0.35m | 2:17PM0.75m | 2:33AM0.42m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:51PM0.32m | 00:53AM0.08m | 1:48AM0.10m | 3:13AM0.11m | 8:07PM0.19m | 8:24PM0.16m | 6:09AM0.09m | 8:46PM0.13m | 7:12AM0.08m | 9:09PM0.11m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | ENE 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 9 |
401 | 347 | 260 | 606 | 387 | 497 | 371 | 556 | 625 | 714 | 841 | 970 | 1344 | 1383 | 1590 | 2483 | 8676 | 373 | 979 | 554 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | E 13 | S 14 | S 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | E 12 | E 12 | SSW 17 | S 10 | NNW 12 | E 14 | ENE 10 | W 8 |
64 | 85 | 268 | 144 | 260 | 289 | 478 | 561 | 120 | 116 | 102 | 55 | 827 | 855 | 482 | 188 | 14 | 140 | 205 | 172 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | S 11 | E 13 | E 12 | S 14 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | WSW 12 | S 21 | — | SSW 20 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 17 | — | NNW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
66 | 58 | 121 | 107 | 93 | 6 | 17 | 37 | 14 | 9 | — | 76 | 54 | 98 | 133 | 372 | — | 12 | 370 | 356 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | E 12 | SSW 13 | S 10 | — |
294 | 435 | 358 | 397 | 306 | 323 | 376 | 315 | 1662 | 1382 | 1138 | 1053 | — | — | 1211 | 1183 | 1155 | 11724 | 1631 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 31 | 165 | 145 | 22 | 27 | 144 | 145 | 21 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 31 | 144 | 171 | 160 | 27 |
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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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