Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, SSE swell with 381 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with SSW 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 (Jul 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here in imperial. Let’s break down this 16‑day window for Higgins Beach – honestly, it’s a tough one. The break is usually consistent, but this forecast is mostly flat or marginal with nothing to get excited about.
We start with Tuesday 14 July afternoon: a bump of 3.9 ft from the south at 5 seconds – short period, weak energy (121). Winds are cross‑off, so it’s clean but the waves are very ordinary. Wednesday 15 July drops to 2.0 ft in the morning, then 1.0 ft in the afternoon. Thursday 16 through Saturday 18 are basically flat – tiny 0.3 ft long‑period swell (14–15 seconds) that barely registers energy (18, 21, 14). The wind is light or offshore, but there’s simply no wave.
Sunday 19 July morning is the closest thing to a pulse: 5.6 ft from the SSE, 7 seconds, combined energy 365 – moderate. WSW cross‑off breeze at 9 mph keeps it clean, but the forecast calls it marginal. That swell is too big for total beginners (over 5 ft) and the short period won’t give much shape. Then Sunday afternoon drops to 4.3 ft with strong offshore WNW wind 16 mph – cleaner but still ordinary. Energy 139.
Monday 20 July morning has 3.0 ft SSE, 9‑second period, energy 142, light offshore NNW wind – surfable but nothing special. After that, from Tuesday 21 July through Thursday 23 July, it’s back to poor surf: 2.0–2.3 ft, onshore or cross‑onshore winds, choppy. Energy under 60.
Friday 24 July morning is glassy with 3.0 ft ESE, 4‑second period (50 energy) – tiny. Afternoon sees 4.9 ft from the ESE, 6‑second period, 187 energy, cross‑off NNE wind 6 mph. Still ordinary, but the biggest wave since the 19th.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 35°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | S 4 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
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 kJ | 200 | 54 | 75 | 105 | 28 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 117 | 256 | 126 | 93 | 130 | 76 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | on |
High Tide | 10:48PM3.39m | 11:35AM2.86m | 11:44PM3.44m | 12:29PM2.94m | 00:40AM3.42m | 1:22PM2.99m | 1:34AM3.34m | 2:14PM3.01m | 2:28AM3.20m | 3:06PM2.99m | 3:22AM3.03m | 3:57PM2.94m | 4:17AM2.83m | 4:48PM2.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:20AM-0.36m | 5:27PM-0.01m | 6:14AM-0.41m | 6:23PM-0.06m | 7:06AM-0.40m | 7:18PM-0.06m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
 | 8:21 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 28 | 35 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 27 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 14 | SSE 4 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 132 | 41 | 33 | 105 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 256 | 126 | 93 | 130 | 76 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 13 | 13 | — | 8 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 17 | S 8 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 13 | — | S 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | W 2 | NNW 2 | NW 2 | — | N 3 | S 4 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | S 4 | S 6 | SSW 7 | — | NW 3 | — | S 4 |
| kJ | 200 | 54 | 75 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 13 | 117 | 99 | — | 3 | — | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1131 | 758 | 1194 | 42 | 238 | 255 | 254 | 306 | 306 | 155 | 447 | 449 | 278 | 439 | 3128 | 667 | 76 | 84 | 76 | 42 | 42 |
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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).
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