Higgins Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
20.5° C
2.4° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 16th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's shaping up for Higgins Beach.

Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak. We've got a long stretch of flat, poor conditions ahead. The water is sitting at 69°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing if you decide to go for a swim.

The forecast starts on Wednesday, August 12th, with nothing but tiny, unrideable 0.3 ft slop out of the southeast. That flat spell locks in for days. We're looking at a solid stretch of almost two weeks with nothing worth paddling out for. The morning of Saturday, August 22nd is the first time we see a real pulse of swell, with 5 ft from the SSE, giving the beach a moderate combined energy of (192). The wind is a light cross-off from the WSW, which will keep it clean. This is about as good as it gets in this window, but the conditions are still described as "very ordinary." It's peaky, and the crowds are *often* here, so expect a few locals out. Sunday morning, August 23rd, offers a smaller, glassy 3 ft from the SSE with a (71) energy reading, which might be a fun little session if you're desperate and have a log.

The rest of the outlook is just more of the same tiny, poor surf. There's just nothing consistent on offer here. The set-up is a beach, so when the wind really picks up with the poor quality, like on the 16th with 18 mph winds, this spot is going to look far more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle-surfers.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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13
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10
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12
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9
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7
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Energy kJ
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25
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26
11
24
Wind (km/h)
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NW
15
SSW
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SW
5
E
10
WNW
20
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
N
15
S
10
WSW
15
SSW
25
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NNW
25
NNW
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20
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10
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High Tide
11:22AM2.89m
11:34PM3.33m
12:12PM3.00m
00:26AM3.31m
1:00PM3.05m
1:16AM3.23m
1:47PM3.06m
2:06AM3.09m
2:32PM3.02m
2:55AM2.91m
3:18PM2.94m
3:45AM2.72m
4:05PM2.84m
4:38AM2.55m
Low Tide
5:17PM-0.04m
5:58AM-0.33m
6:11PM-0.11m
6:46AM-0.32m
7:02PM-0.13m
7:32AM-0.24m
7:52PM-0.10m
8:17AM-0.11m
8:42PM-0.02m
9:02AM0.05m
9:33PM0.09m
9:48AM0.23m
10:26PM0.21m
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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.

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