Surf Forecasts:
Empty Lots surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, S swell with 851 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with ENE 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 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Empty Lots over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, giving you the straight-up word on Empty Lots for the next couple of weeks.
This reef setup is a tricky one. The whole 16-day window looks pretty bleak, to be honest. We're looking at a long stretch of nothing special, with a persistent cross-shore wind that's going to mess up any chance of decent surf for most of it. The water temperature is sitting at 82°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no drama there.
Right from the start, Wednesday the 26th through to the end of August, it's a write-off. The swell is there, but it's all soupy. Even when there's a bit of size, that ENE wind is smashing it flat, leaving a lumpy cross-chop. The energy is moderate at best, with combined swell energy readings of 666, 986, and 721, but it's all for nothing with that wind. You’d be better off staying home.
Then we get into the first week of September. From Tuesday the 1st to Friday the 4th, it’s still not great. The wind keeps blowing cross-shore, the waves are either small or just not holding shape. The only thing that changes is the wind strength drops a bit to a moderate breeze by the 3rd and 4th, but it's still cross-shore, so the surf is still choppy and marginal. The combined energy spikes up to 1108 on Tuesday morning, but the quality is just not there.
The end of the first week into the second week, from Saturday the 5th to Monday the 7th, we finally see a shift. The wind turns onshore from the SSE, but it's light. The swell direction swings around to the SSW, which is a better angle for this break according to the guidance, with periods of 15 to 18 seconds, making it a solid groundswell. The waves are small, around 2ft to 4ft high, but with that light wind, it might be the cleanest it gets. The combined energy is moderate, peaking at 873 on Monday morning and 951 on Monday afternoon. For a spot that's already inconsistent, this is your best chance, but it's still a gamble.
After that, from Tuesday the 8th through to Thursday the 10th, it's back to the same old story. The wind picks up again from the ENE, cross-shore, and the surf quality drops off a cliff. The swell is small and messy, and the energy is moderate but poorly directed. The last entry on Thursday the 10th shows a strong breeze of 25 mph, making it an absolute mess.
So, the honest truth is, there's no standout session here. The whole period is a real struggle. If you're desperate, the light onshore winds from the 5th to the 7th of September might give you a few clean, small waves, but it's a long shot. For the rest of it, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the persistent cross-winds and lumpy conditions. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's a tough call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun morning, light winds from the ENE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | E 6 | E 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 18 | S 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
395 | 458 | 851 | 527 | 582 | 329 | 399 | 285 | 156 | 212 | 189 | 223 | 162 | 199 | 191 | 291 | 256 | 489 | 311 | 360 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:13PM0.72m | 3:16AM0.40m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:00PM0.13m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 10 | ENE 9 | S 18 | S 17 |
395 | 458 | 851 | 527 | 582 | 329 | 399 | 285 | 121 | 76 | 102 | 223 | 100 | 199 | 191 | 180 | 75 | 243 | 311 | 360 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | SSW 12 | E 18 | SSW 11 | E 15 | E 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 17 | S 12 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 12 | SSE 10 |
135 | 135 | 8 | 79 | 24 | 40 | 106 | 104 | 126 | 89 | 186 | 71 | 162 | 85 | 85 | 82 | 192 | 329 | 109 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | W 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | E 16 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
8 | 50 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 45 | 35 | 90 | 89 | 81 | 75 | 43 | 40 | 35 | 31 | 123 | 74 | 47 | 51 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
136 | 137 | 135 | 115 | 108 | 109 | 135 | 141 | 156 | 212 | 189 | 143 | 117 | 139 | 147 | 291 | 256 | 489 | 275 | 262 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 27 | 13 | 21 | 29 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 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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