
Surf Forecasts:
Empty Lots surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with 546 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Empty Lots in the next 16 days are 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Empty Lots over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good hard look at what’s coming our way. We’ve only got one spot on the radar for this whole 16-day stretch, and to be honest, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The water’s sitting at 81°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.
We’ve got a bit of a wait for the first real window. Things start to look a little better on Wednesday, the 9th of September. That morning, the swell is a small 3ft from the SSW with a long 14-second period, and the wind is light and offshore from the SSE. It’s a bit marginal early, but the afternoon shapes up nicely. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the west, with the same 3ft SSW swell. That’s the cleanest it’s gonna get for a while, with a combined energy of 351. It’s not big, but it’ll be super smooth.
The real standout of the whole outlook, though, is Saturday the 12th of September in the afternoon. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the SW, but the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NE. The combined energy is only 286, so it’s weak, but that clean wind and the 16-second period will make for some glassy little runners at Empty Lots. It’s a reef break, so that long period groundswell will wrap in nicely, and it’s fairly consistent. Crowds are sometimes a problem here, so you might have to share. Still, for the size, that’s your best bet.
After that, it’s a long, grim run. From Sunday the 13th right through to the end of the window on the 23rd, it’s mostly poor surf conditions. The wind is almost always a cross-shore, cross-on, or just messy, and the swell stays small, mostly under 3ft. There’s a big spike in energy on Friday the 18th of September, hitting 1601, with a 3ft SSW swell and a 17-second period, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore from the ENE, making it lumpy. That’s a stronger energy, but it’s too messy for a good paddle. Honestly, with that wind and the setup, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than for a traditional surf.
The last few days, from the 21st to the 23rd, are just a write-off with strong winds and tiny, weak swell. So, to sum it up: get out there on Wednesday afternoon the 9th for the glassy conditions, or if you’re patient, wait for Saturday the 12th afternoon for the cleanest, most lined-up little waves. After that, it’s a long gap with nothing worth chasing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | 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 |
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537 | 431 | 331 | 253 | 176 | 181 | 211 | 268 | 258 | 229 | 226 | 245 | 124 | 116 | 106 | 84 | 134 | 76 | 227 | 224 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:17PM0.75m | 2:33AM0.42m | 2:52PM0.72m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:09PM0.11m | 8:06AM0.08m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SW 16 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SW 21 |
537 | 226 | 331 | 253 | 91 | 136 | 127 | 268 | 258 | 156 | 158 | 245 | 75 | 60 | 21 | 15 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 224 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | SSW 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 11 | E 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | ENE 10 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 22 | SSW 13 |
380 | 431 | 94 | 55 | 176 | 173 | 175 | 64 | 45 | 229 | 226 | 100 | 124 | 116 | 106 | 84 | 134 | 76 | 227 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | ENE 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | E 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | E 11 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSW 14 | SW 18 |
146 | 194 | 58 | 43 | 115 | 181 | 211 | 77 | 88 | 28 | 40 | 11 | 87 | 98 | 57 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 74 | 81 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 186 | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | 29 | 29 | 44 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
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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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