Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Maine)
Photo credit: Annick Desjardins
Surf Break: Higgins Beach
| Name: | Higgins Beach |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: NW |
Higgins Beach in Maine is an exposed beach break that usually has waves Offshore winds blow from the northwest with some shelter here from north winds. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Often Crowded. Take care of rips, rocks and pollution.
Overall Higgins Beach Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Higgins Beach surf quality by season and Higgins Beach surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Higgins Beach |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Higgins Beach:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Scarborough Beach | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Doc Browns | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Pine Point | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Two Lights | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Old Orchard Beach | 5 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Higgins Beach: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Portland Buoy | 7 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Western Maine Shelf Buoy | 27 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Central Maine Shelf Buoy | 47 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gulf of Maine Buoy | 63 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | West Penobscot Bay Buoy | 73 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Higgins Beach: |
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| Closest tide station | Richmond Island, Maine | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Fore River, Casco Bay, Maine | 6 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Old Orchard Beach, Maine | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Portland Head Light, Casco Bay, Maine | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Fore River, Maine | 6 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Higgins Beach: |
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| Closest ski area | Lost Valley (United States) | 40 mi |
| Second closest ski area | King Pine (United States) | 46 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Gunstock (United States) | 55 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cranmore Mountain Resort (United States) | 55 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Attitash Bear Peak (United States) | 60 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Higgins Beach: |
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| Closest city location | Scarborough (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Old Orchard Beach (United States) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | South Portland Gardens (United States) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | West Scarborough (United States) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | South Portland (United States) | 6 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Higgins Beach is Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) in USA, 10 km (6 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Higgins Beach is Augusta State Airport (AUG), also in USA, 93 km (58 miles) away.
- Third is Laurence G Hanscom Fld (Bedford) Airport (BED) in USA, 146 km (91 miles) away.
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International (Boston) Airport (BOS) in USA is 146 km (91 miles) away.
- Bangor International Airport (BGR), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Higgins Beach and is 181 km (112 miles) away.
