Empty Lots Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 158.01° W

Empty Lots Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Empty Lots sea temperature is
27.5°C
0.6° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s 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 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 TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 1st Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 1st Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 27th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Oi, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, straight up – it’s a grim stretch ahead. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for any decent surf. We’re looking at a long, long gap with nothing worth paddling out for. The first week and a half is just a total loss.

We’ve got one spot on the radar – Empty Lots – and it’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent, but that’s about the only good thing I can say. For the first nine days, from Wednesday the 26th of August right through to about Thursday the 3rd of September, we’re dealing with a relentless cross-shore wind. It’s a fresh breeze from the ENE, blowing at 19 mph, and it’s just killing everything. The wave comment is “poor surf conditions” every single session. The swell is tiny, bouncing between 2 ft and 4 ft, mostly from the SSW or S, with periods that are all over the place. The combined swell energy is moderate, ranging from 444 to 946, but it doesn’t matter because the wind has it chopped up and lumpy. It’s a complete mess. There’s no standout, no hidden gem here. The water temp is 82°F, which is about average for the time of year, but you won’t feel it through the frustration.

The second week doesn’t get much better. From the 1st of September onwards, the wind eases a little, but we’re still stuck with cross-shore breezes and only marginal conditions. The swell stays small, around 2 ft to 3 ft, and the energy is moderate at best. Honestly, the best chance we see is way out on the 9th of September, Wednesday afternoon, when the wind drops to glassy – a gentle 3 mph from the SE. That’s a 2 out of 10 score, but even then the swell is only 2 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period. It’s tiny and clean, but it’s barely a wave. Then on the 10th of September, Thursday afternoon, we get another glassy spell with a 2 ft swell from the SW, but this time the period is a very long 21 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, but it’s so small and the break is a reef, so it might just roll through without doing much. The energy is moderate at 683. That’s the closest thing to a highlight, but it’s a long way off and a real gamble.

Bottom line: there’s nothing to get excited about. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on that Thursday afternoon on the 10th of September, but don’t hold your breath. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a flat, windy mess. I’d be checking the kite gear if I were you.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon night).

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
S
18
0.8
S
19
1.2
S
17
1
S
16
1.1
S
16
0.9
S
14
1
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14
0.9
S
13
0.8
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13
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E
7
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
1.3
ENE
8
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
S
18
0.8
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
236
395
453
851
527
582
329
399
285
219
229
186
223
215
199
191
180
221
329
311
347
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
15
E
25
ENE
10
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Wind State
cross
cross
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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
8:10AM0.07m
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
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6:13
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6:15
6:15
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6:52
6:52
6:51
6:51
6:50
6:49
6:47
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Temp °C
27
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26
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26
Feels °C
24
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29
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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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