Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 637 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Higgins Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Well, to be honest, it’s a pretty bleak stretch for us at the moment. The vibe from the ocean is flat, tired, and mostly messy. We’re looking at a long, dull period with very little to get excited about. Most of the first week is a write-off – just tiny dribbles of swell with onshore wind and choppy conditions. It’s the kind of window where you’d be better off polishing your board than getting wet.
The first real glimmer of hope, and I mean a glimmer, shows up on the morning of Thursday, 23 July at Higgins Beach. The wind is light and variable, almost glassy, and those clean conditions will make the 4ft swell from the SSE look a whole lot better. It’s a consistent spot, so there’s a chance of a few clean, rideable waves, even if they’re not pumping. The combined swell energy is a moderate 221, so there’s a bit of push behind it. That Thursday morning is your best bet for the entire 16-day outlook, and it’s not a massive call. Expect some other folks out there, as crowds are often a factor.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The wind swings onshore again, the swell backs off, and we’re scraping along with poor surf and messy conditions right through to the end of the month and into early August. There’s nothing else that stands out as a decent session. It’s a long, flat run for us.
Keep your eyes on the sky, but for now, this is a time for patience.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 14 | S 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 |
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 kJ | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 183 | 286 | 93 | 41 | 37 | 22 | 8 | 65 | 25 | 54 | 164 | 205 | 327 | 555 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:34AM3.34m | 2:14PM3.01m | 2:28AM3.20m | 3:06PM2.99m | 3:22AM3.03m | 3:57PM2.94m | 4:17AM2.83m | 4:48PM2.88m | 5:14AM2.65m | 5:41PM2.80m | 6:13AM2.49m | 6:35PM2.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:57AM-0.34m | 8:14PM-0.03m | 8:47AM-0.22m | 9:09PM0.03m | 9:38AM-0.07m | 10:06PM0.12m | 10:28AM0.10m | 11:04PM0.21m | 11:20AM0.28m | 00:03AM0.29m | 12:14PM0.43m | 1:03AM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | 8:19 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 20 | 16 | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 5 | SE 14 | S 3 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 240 | 93 | 41 | 37 | 22 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 555 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 9 | SE 14 | SE 8 | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 12 | SE 12 | — | S 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 3 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | S 15 | SE 8 | S 6 | — | — | SE 13 | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | — | S 5 | — | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 7 | W 4 | NW 2 | W 2 | WSW 3 | S 3 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | W 3 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 183 | 286 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 65 | 25 | 54 | 164 | 205 | 327 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 439 | 447 | 439 | 447 | 447 | 1821 | 608 | 264 | 42 | 237 | 237 | 276 | 42 | 1335 | 1335 | 1335 | 468 | 76 | 42 |
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