Empty Lots Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 158.01° W

Empty Lots Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Empty Lots sea temperature is
26.5° C
0.2° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, E swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 29th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 29th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – these next sixteen days at Empty Lots are a real test of patience. We’re looking at a long, stubborn stretch of crummy conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for anything epic. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The forecast kicks off with a real dud. Thursday the 23rd morning through the weekend is just a write-off. We’ve got a constant cross-shore breeze from the ENE, gusting at 22 mph, tearing up the surface. The swell is tiny, barely 3ft, coming from the SSW, and the period is a short 20 seconds. The combined wave energy is high, over 1000 (1034), but it’s all messy, lumpy cross-chop. It’s poor surf, plain and simple. That theme sticks around through the 24th, 25th, and 26th – the swell hangs around 2ft to 3ft, the wind stays fresh and cross-shore, and the energy stays in the 900 to 1200 range. Just not worth paddling out for.

The 27th and 28th of July aren’t any better. The swell direction swings to the east, but the wind is still cross-shore at 19 mph, keeping the surface chopped up. On the 28th, we see a little bump in size to 5ft from the ENE, but the wind finally starts to ease up a bit. The afternoon of the 28th shows a glimmer of hope with a cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions, but the period is only 12 seconds, and the energy is still moderate at 907.

Now, Wednesday the 29th of July is the best we’re going to get. The morning sees a gentle breeze from the NE at 9 mph, cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. The swell is 5ft from the ENE, with a 11-second period. The energy is moderate at 678. It’s a marginal day, but it’s the cleanest window we’ve got. The afternoon repeats the pattern with a bit more wind at 12 mph, but still clean. If you’ve got to get wet, this is your window, but it’s not a standout.

After that, it’s back to the grind. Thursday the 30th sees the wind switch to a light southerly, bringing in some clouds and even a risk of thunderstorms. The swell drops to 3ft. From the 31st of July right through to the 7th of August, it’s a repeating pattern of poor conditions. The ENE wind is back in force, often at 19-22 mph, and the swell is a mixed bag of small, weak waves with short periods. On the 2nd of August, the swell height hits 5ft, but the period is a pathetic 7-8 seconds, and the wind is a fresh cross-shore. That’s just a lumpy mess that’s more interesting for kite surfing than paddling. The energy drops to a moderate 592-629.

The 3rd of August looks similar, with a 3ft swell from the east but a long 16-second period. That long period could mean better shape, but with the cross-shore wind at 19 mph, it’ll be a choppy, bumpy ride. The 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th of August are all variations of the same sad story – small swell, cross-shore wind, and poor surf. The 7th of August has a 5ft swell from the ENE, but with a 7-second period and 19 mph wind, it’s just a washing machine.

So, honestly, there’s no standout session here. The 29th of July is the only day that looks even remotely clean, and even then, it’s marginal. For the rest of the run, you’re better off leaving the board in the car. Stay patient, keep an eye on the charts, and maybe the next forecast will have something better for us.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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507
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329
428
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356
243
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
12:45PM0.63m
10:43PM0.26m
1:30PM0.66m
00:28AM0.25m
2:09PM0.70m
1:28AM0.26m
2:45PM0.72m
2:12AM0.27m
3:17PM0.74m
2:51AM0.29m
3:48PM0.75m
3:28AM0.31m
4:17PM0.75m
4:07AM0.34m
Low Tide
9:32PM0.26m
5:13AM0.11m
9:33PM0.22m
6:08AM0.10m
9:50PM0.20m
6:58AM0.08m
10:10PM0.18m
7:41AM0.05m
10:32PM0.17m
8:21AM0.04m
10:55PM0.16m
8:58AM0.05m
11:17PM0.15m
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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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