Higgins Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
18.3°C
1.0° 

Higgins Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Higgins Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 156 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Higgins Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Higgins Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here, putting it plain. Higgins Beach has a rough run coming up for the next sixteen days. Honestly, it’s mostly a flat spell.

From Tuesday the 25th through the end of August, we’re looking at tiny 2ft to 3ft swells out of the southeast, with combined energy figures from 31 to 156 – weak stuff. Onshore winds mess it up day after day, making it more of a kite-surfing deal than a paddle session. Even the glassy morning on Wednesday the 26th with 2ft and a 9-second period just can’t get it going.

Water temp is sitting around 65°F, which is a notch above average for this time of year (anomaly of 2°F). That’s warm enough to drop a wetsuit layer maybe, but it won’t fix the surf.

Into early September, it’s the same story. 1ft to 2ft swells, cross and cross-on breezes, and combined energy that seldom hits 80. On the morning of September 2nd, there’s a clean 1ft wave with an 11-second period and energy of 62 – it’s surfable, but barely turns the head.

Now for the one real standout. Mark down Wednesday the 9th of September. We get glassy conditions with the wind dropping to zero out of the west-northwest. The swell steps up to 3ft from the east-southeast, and the period hits 9 to 10 seconds. The wave energy goes from 124 in the morning to 187 in the afternoon – that’s moderate energy, and with no wind, it’ll be clean. The wave angle matches the optimum southeast direction. No word on crowds, but if it’s this small and clean, don’t expect a pack.

That’s a long-range hope – about nine days out, so keep your expectations moderate. Everything else? A bust. Higgins Beach just can’t catch a break this window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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40
52
107
118
74
77
55
132
64
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77
41
21
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11
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24
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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15
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25
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High Tide
10:15PM2.80m
10:50AM2.52m
10:55PM2.87m
11:26AM2.63m
11:32PM2.93m
11:59AM2.74m
00:09AM2.96m
12:32PM2.84m
00:46AM2.96m
1:07PM2.93m
1:25AM2.94m
1:44PM3.00m
2:07AM2.88m
Low Tide
4:40AM0.20m
4:41PM0.37m
5:15AM0.12m
5:19PM0.27m
5:48AM0.06m
5:56PM0.16m
6:21AM0.02m
6:34PM0.08m
6:55AM-0.01m
7:14PM0.01m
7:32AM-0.00m
7:56PM-0.04m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Higgins Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Higgins Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Higgins Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Higgins Beach 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 (Higgins Beach) 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 Higgins Beach 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.

Higgins Beach is 9 km (6 miles) from South Portland Gardens. If you plan a vacation in Maine, look for hotels and other accommodation in South Portland Gardens. South Portland Gardens has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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