Higgins Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
19.7° C
1.7° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 147 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 18th 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. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for scoring waves at Higgins Beach. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, messy, wind-blown slop ahead. We’re not talking about a quick dry spell; we’re looking at a solid run of days where the surf is basically a no-go. The good news is, when it’s this flat and this poor for this long, a change is usually just around the corner.

The water’s running about 68°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re sitting there staring at nothing.

So, the first week is a complete write-off. We’ve got a little pulse of energy on the 17th, but it’s short-period, onshore junk that won’t have any push. Through the 20th and 21st, we get some glassy mornings, but the swell is just too small to do anything with. It’s ankle-biters with no power. You’ll be tempted, but save your energy. This flat spell runs right through to the 25th.

Now, here’s the only glimmer of hope. As we push into the second week, things start to shift. On the morning of the 26th, we finally see a change. The wind goes offshore from the NNW, and while the swell is still small, the period jumps to 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, but it’s lacking size. The energy is still weak, sitting at 70.

The standout moment looks like Thursday the 27th morning. We’ve got a glassy start and that long-period swell has filled in a touch. The direction is right out of the SE, which is what Higgins wants to see. The combined energy is up to 168, which is in the moderate range – the most push we’ve seen in the whole window. It’s not going to be big, maybe 2ft, but with clean conditions and that long period, it could actually be rideable and lined up. This is the one to keep an eye on.

Just remember, a long period like that can sometimes make a beach break like this close out. But with the glassy conditions, it’s worth a paddle. After that, it looks like the wind swings onshore again in the afternoon and we’re back to the usual story.

It’s a frustrating outlook, no doubt. But that Thursday morning on the 27th is the one bright spot. Don't get too excited, it's still small, but it's the best we've got.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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104
65
51
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90
147
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45
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36
Wind (km/h)
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25
SSW
25
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NNE
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High Tide
2:06AM3.09m
2:32PM3.02m
2:55AM2.91m
3:18PM2.94m
3:45AM2.72m
4:05PM2.84m
4:38AM2.55m
4:55PM2.73m
5:34AM2.39m
5:49PM2.65m
6:34AM2.29m
6:46PM2.59m
Low Tide
8:17AM-0.11m
8:42PM-0.02m
9:02AM0.05m
9:33PM0.09m
9:48AM0.23m
10:26PM0.21m
10:37AM0.40m
11:22PM0.32m
11:30AM0.54m
00:22AM0.40m
12:27PM0.64m
1:23AM0.44m
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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.

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