Empty Lots Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, it’s a lean stretch ahead. The first surfable day on the cards isn’t until Friday the 24th of July, and even then it’s looking pretty ordinary. For the first few days, we’ve got a flat spell with nothing worth getting wet for. From Wednesday the 22nd right through Thursday the 23rd, the wind is a strong cross-shore mess and the waves are tiny, lumpy, and poor. You’re better off leaving the boards in the car.

Come Friday the 24th of July, things do start to change, but it’s still a struggle. The swell bumps up to 7 ft out of the east, but the period is a terrible 7 seconds – that’s pure windswell, and it’s gonna be crumbly and weak. The wind stays cross-shore and fresh at 35 km/h, keeping things lumpy. The combined energy of all swells is moderate (1013), but it’s just not coming together. This one’s more for the kites than the paddle crew.

The weekend of the 25th and 26th of July stays marginal. Swell drops back under 3 ft, still from the SSW, with moderate cross-shore breezes. The energy is hanging around 1055–1098, which is moderate, but the quality is poor. It’s inconsistent and the wind just won’t let up.

The only real standout in this whole outlook is Wednesday the 29th of July. That afternoon, the wind finally swings around to a light NNE, going cross-offshore, and the sea cleans right up. The swell is 5 ft from the ENE, period 11 seconds – that’s enough to get some proper shape, especially at a reef break like Empty Lots. The combined energy is moderate (973), and for the first time all week, the conditions are clean. This is the best we’ve got on offer. Don’t expect a classic, but you’ll get some decent, surfable lines with nobody really out. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about normal for this time of year.

After that, the second week slides back into mediocrity. The 1st and 2nd of August see a return of strong cross-shore winds and lumpy 5 ft to 5 ft windswell with periods of 7 to 8 seconds. Not worth it. The 5th of August shows a bit more size – 6 ft out of the ENE – but it’s messy and cross-shore, so it’s more of a battle than a surf.

Overall, you’ve got one real window: Wednesday afternoon the 29th of July. The rest is a write-off.

Rusty.

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