Surf Forecasts:
Empty Lots surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,195 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Empty Lots over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Empty Lots over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first two weeks are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long, frustrating gap with no real surf to speak of until we get into the second half of the period. The wind is a constant problem for most of it, hammering in from the east-northeast, keeping things messy and lumpy. The swell is around, but it’s all cross-chop and poor conditions. There’s a bit of a spike in wave energy on the 4th and 5th of September, with combined energy readings hitting 1346 and 2383 (moderate to strong), but the wind is still all wrong – cross-shore or cross-on – so it’s just a whole lot of bumpy, low-quality junk.
We finally get a glimmer of hope towards the end of the run. The standout is Tuesday the 15th of September. The wind drops to nothing, going glassy, and the swell cleans right up. We’re looking at a 3ft groundswell from the southwest with a very long 20-second period. That’s proper energy, and it’ll be smooth as silk. The water temp is 81°, which is about average for this time of year. The next morning, Wednesday the 16th, is also looking promising with glassy conditions again, a 4ft southwest swell at 18 seconds. This is a reef break, so that long-period groundswell will set up some proper lines. It’s empty consistency, but when it's on, it's a treat. Keep in mind, this is a week and a half out, so it’s a promising look, but not set in stone. For the advanced crew only.
Bottom line: tough sledding for the first two weeks, but the final few days have a real pulse. Mark your calendar for the 15th and 16th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | ENE 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 12 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 322 | 465 | 520 | 401 | 470 | 478 | 510 | 517 | 579 | 510 | 711 | 1343 | 1505 | 1930 | 1189 | 1189 | 1080 | 855 | 758 | 604 |
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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-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:42PM0.41m | 7:51AM0.61m | 5:57PM0.35m | 9:11AM0.63m | 10:39AM0.65m | 11:53AM0.69m | 11:42PM0.23m | 12:50PM0.73m | 00:58AM0.28m | 1:37PM0.75m | 1:49AM0.35m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 00:15AM0.07m | 2:51PM0.32m | 00:53AM0.08m | 1:48AM0.10m | 3:13AM0.11m | 8:07PM0.19m | 8:24PM0.16m | 6:09AM0.09m | 8:46PM0.13m | |||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | E 13 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 314 | 465 | 520 | 401 | 352 | 223 | 365 | 452 | 579 | 510 | 711 | 800 | 730 | 1264 | 317 | 273 | 1080 | 855 | 730 | 531 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | E 13 | S 14 | S 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 75 | 35 | 34 | 64 | 85 | 268 | 200 | 199 | 294 | 373 | 465 | 123 | 62 | 313 | 261 | 271 | 297 | 304 | 391 | 367 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 | SE 14 | S 10 | E 12 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | S 21 | SSW 16 | SE 10 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 51 | 50 | 48 | 66 | 95 | 18 | 107 | 98 | 15 | 16 | 38 | 117 | 9 | 169 | 25 | 193 | 427 | 627 | 758 | 604 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 322 | 310 | 310 | 373 | 470 | 478 | 510 | 517 | 458 | 413 | 352 | 1343 | 1505 | 1930 | 1189 | 1189 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 144 | 13 | 22 | 29 | 145 | 146 | 145 | 144 | 146 | 144 | 22 | 13 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 33 | 11 |
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