Empty Lots Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 158.01° W

Empty Lots Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Empty Lots sea temperature is
26.4° C
0.3° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSW swell with 485 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 (Jul 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 14th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 14th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next 16 days.

Well, I’ll be honest with you – it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long dry spell with hardly anything worth paddling out for. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t pop up until the 18th of July, and even then, it’s a marginal call. Before that, from the 12th right through to the 17th, it’s all poor surf conditions with lumpy cross-chop and cross-shore winds. That’s a solid week of nothing.

The only spot on the radar is Empty Lots, a reef break that’s fairly consistent but exposed. Water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, let’s talk about the one day that might get a little interesting. On Saturday the 18th of July, we see a bump in swell size. The morning brings a 5 ft swell from the ENE with a short period of 8 seconds. That’s a windswell, not a groundswell, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and fat. The combined swell energy is moderate at 701. By the afternoon, it drops to 5 ft from the E, still short period, and the energy backs off to 511. The wind is cross-shore all day at 16 mph, so it won’t be clean. It’s a marginal call at best – maybe a couple of rideable waves if you’re desperate, but honestly, it’s borderline.

After that, it’s back to the same old story. The 19th of July only offers 5 ft and 4 ft from the ENE with periods of 7 seconds – that’s short, weak, and ugly. The 20th and 21st see a tiny 2 ft to 3 ft from the S with longer periods of 15-16 seconds, but the energy is moderate and the wind is still cross-shore or cross-on. It’s just not coming together.

We get a slight uptick on the 27th of July, which is a Monday. That’s over a week away, so take it with a grain of salt. The morning shows a 3 ft swell from the E with a 15-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell, which at a reef break like Empty Lots could actually offer some shape. The combined energy is 944, which is moderate. The wind is a gentle 12 mph cross-shore, which is about the best we’ll see all forecast. The afternoon is similar. This one is marked as marginal, but it’s the closest thing to a bright spot in the whole window.

The standout? Honestly, there isn’t one. If I had to pick, the 27th of July is the only day that might deliver a handful of cleanish waves, but it’s a long way off and the forecast is uncertain. Keep your eyes on that one, but don’t hold your breath.

For the rest of it, it’s a solid two-week stretch of poor to marginal surf. The wind is always cross or cross-on, the swell is either too small, too short-period, or just messy. If you’re a kite surfer, the consistent cross-shore wind might be your thing, but for us paddle surfers, it’s a write-off. The breaks are not consistent enough to expect a quick change, so this blank run is pretty normal for the area.

Stay patient, folks. The surf will come back eventually.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Tuesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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SW
16
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16
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15
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15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
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14
0.7
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13
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16
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17
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12
1.1
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11
0.6
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16
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S
14
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
367
353
322
309
257
239
232
170
164
206
314
177
258
392
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196
134
300
273
291
243
Wind (km/h)
35
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30
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25
ENE
15
NE
20
E
20
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15
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High Tide
2:59PM0.86m
2:28AM0.26m
3:43PM0.88m
3:23AM0.28m
4:25PM0.87m
4:16AM0.31m
5:04PM0.83m
5:11AM0.34m
5:41PM0.77m
6:08AM0.38m
6:14PM0.69m
7:09AM0.42m
6:44PM0.60m
8:16AM0.46m
Low Tide
10:28PM0.15m
8:02AM-0.03m
11:04PM0.13m
8:53AM-0.02m
11:38PM0.11m
9:42AM0.01m
00:12AM0.11m
10:31AM0.06m
00:44AM0.11m
11:21AM0.14m
1:14AM0.10m
12:16PM0.22m
1:44AM0.11m
1:23PM0.30m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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