Empty Lots Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 158.01° W

Empty Lots Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Empty Lots sea temperature is
26.8° C
0.4° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, E swell with 966 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with E 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 (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11AM. 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+) 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 1st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here again. Let’s break this down in feet and miles per hour, because that’s how we do it.

It’s a rough stretch for Empty Lots. The first week is mostly a washout with nasty cross-shore winds, lumpy chop, and “poor surf conditions” written all over the forecast. The swell energy is moderate to strong, hitting 568 (moderate) on Thursday the 30th and climbing to 1253 (strong) by Saturday the 2nd of August, but the wind is just too ugly. The period is short, the direction is off, and the water temp is about 80°F, which is normal for this time of year.

The first real light comes on Tuesday the 4th of August. The afternoon is glassy – a light NE wind at just 3 mph, a clean 4ft swell from the ENE with a solid 11-second period. The energy is moderate (461), and the call is “expect good surf conditions.” That’s a little window of clean fun, but it’s short-lived.

Then it’s back to the rough stuff. A long gap of poor surf follows until the 10th of August.

The absolute standout is Monday the 10th of August in the afternoon. It’s glassy again, wind drops to 3 mph, and we’ve got a 3ft groundswell from the SSW with a long 16-second period. The energy is moderate (577). The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a long-period groundswell, over 15 seconds, so it’ll be prime for the reef – great shape, long waits between sets. The morning of the 11th is also glassy with a similar 3ft swell from the S at 15 seconds, but the afternoon gets messy.

The rest of the second week fades out. The swell drops, the wind turns onshore or stays cross-shore, and it’s just not worth it. So, if you’re willing to wait, the 10th of August afternoon is your best bet. Otherwise, it’s a quiet couple of weeks.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu night, strong winds from the ENE by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Tue night).

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30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
16
1.5
E
8
1.7
E
8
2.4
E
8
2.5
E
8
2.3
E
8
2.4
E
8
2.1
E
8
2
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.2
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8
0.8
E
12
1.2
ENE
12
1.1
ENE
11
1.1
ENE
10
1
E
9
1.1
E
9
0.5
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
222
268
261
329
724
966
703
783
608
562
367
394
212
184
397
297
250
173
194
107
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
20
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
25
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30
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15
NE
10
E
10
ENE
10
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10
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20
ENE
15
NE
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cross
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cross
cross
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cross-on
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High Tide
4:44PM0.73m
4:49AM0.37m
5:10PM0.70m
5:33AM0.41m
5:35PM0.65m
6:22AM0.44m
5:59PM0.58m
7:18AM0.48m
6:23PM0.51m
8:25AM0.52m
6:46PM0.44m
9:44AM0.57m
6:58PM0.36m
Low Tide
11:39PM0.13m
10:13AM0.10m
00:01AM0.12m
10:55AM0.16m
00:23AM0.11m
11:42AM0.22m
00:48AM0.10m
12:42PM0.28m
1:16AM0.09m
2:09PM0.34m
1:51AM0.09m
4:49PM0.35m
2:38AM0.08m
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6:05
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7:12
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Temp °C
28
26
27
27
25
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Feels °C
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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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