Empty Lots Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 158.01° W

Empty Lots Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Empty Lots sea temperature is
27.0° C
0.5° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, S swell with 749 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 6th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 6th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. I’ve gotta be straight with you – this outlook for Empty Lots is a tough one. Over the next 16 days, there’s nothing I’d call a proper surf session. It’s a grim stretch where the conditions just refuse to line up. We’re looking at a real dry spell here.

It all kicks off on Wednesday, August 5th, with a weak 3ft swell from the ENE, barely 10 seconds between waves, and a persistent cross-shore wind around 12 mph. The water’s sitting at a warm 81°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, but that doesn’t help the surf. It’s messy, choppy, and frankly, not worth paddling out for. The combined swell energy is moderate at best (254), but it feels weak thanks to the wind.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are more of the same – tiny waves, 1ft to 2ft, from the SSW or SW, with cross-shore winds. You’d be floating more than surfing. Come Saturday the 8th, the wind picks up to 22 mph, and while there’s a bit of energy in the water (564), the swell is still pathetic and lumpy.

Sunday the 9th offers up the biggest swell of the early period at 5ft from the E, but it’s short-period (7 seconds) and cross-shore wind is cranking at 19 mph. It’s a wind-blown mess. The energy is moderate (645) but with that short period, the waves will be weak and crumbly. Not a standout.

From Monday the 10th through Wednesday the 12th, we see SSE and S swells start to roll in with longer periods (14–18 seconds), bringing moderate wave energy (497–1068). But the wind stays cross-shore, and the swell heights stay small at 2ft–4ft. On Wednesday the 12th, the energy hits a peak of 1068, but it’s still only a marginal call at best – the wind ruins it.

The second week doesn’t get any better. From Thursday August 13th to Sunday August 16th, the swell stays small (3ft–6ft) and winds ramp up to 25 mph from the ENE. Those long-period S and SSE swells (13–16 seconds) have some promise for shape, but with strong cross winds and lumpy chop, it’s just not surfable. The energy gets up to 923, but it’s wasted.

Monday August 17th sees the biggest swell of the whole forecast at 7ft from the ENE, but the period is only 8 seconds, and the wind is a fresh cross-shore at 19–22 mph. That’s heavy, chunky, and ugly – more of a wrestling match than a ride. Not for beginners, and even experts won’t enjoy it.

We limp through the rest of the week with tiny 2ft to 4ft swell, poor wind, and nothing changing. By Thursday August 20th, the wind drops to 9 mph, but the swell is only 2ft with a 15-second period – that’s a lot of waiting for nothing.

Honestly, this is a blank run. There’s not a single day where I’d say “go for it.” The wind is always cross-shore, the swell is either too small or too short-period, and the quality is poor across the board. With the wind staying strong and the surf being mostly weak and messy, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Just keep an eye on the forecasts – things can turn around.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
160
203
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138
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289
485
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:44AM0.57m
6:58PM0.36m
11:04AM0.63m
12:14PM0.69m
10:37PM0.24m
1:11PM0.75m
00:30AM0.24m
2:00PM0.80m
1:39AM0.27m
2:43PM0.83m
2:33AM0.31m
3:23PM0.83m
3:22AM0.36m
Low Tide
4:49PM0.35m
2:38AM0.08m
3:41AM0.08m
8:48PM0.23m
9:04PM0.19m
6:05AM0.04m
9:29PM0.15m
7:07AM0.02m
9:56PM0.13m
8:02AM0.01m
10:23PM0.11m
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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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