
Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with ESE 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 (Sep 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Higgins Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Bit of a tough stretch ahead for Higgins Beach. We’ve got a couple of tiny windows that might get you wet, but overall, this 16-day run is looking pretty flat and uninspiring. There's a long quiet spell in the middle, so don’t expect much action.
The first real chance is right now, on Friday 4th September. We’ve got tiny 3ft swell coming from the ESE, with a short period around 7 seconds, so it’s weak and wobbly. The combined energy is only 70 – nothing to write home about. But the wind early doors is glass, dead calm, and conditions are clean. It’s surfable waves but very ordinary conditions. It’ll be tiny but you could get a few if you’re desperate. Friday afternoon stays small with 3ft, the wind swings WSW at 6 mph, cross-off, and it stays clean. Still, it’s not much to get excited about.
Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are a write-off. Swell drops to 2ft–3ft, winds are pumping 12 mph from the NNE, and the scores say poor surf conditions. Combined energy is down to 34–92. Not worth paddling out.
Then from Monday 7th September right through to Thursday 10th September, it’s tiny to flat. Swell heights are 0.3ft to 1ft, periods are short or long but with no energy – combined energy sits between 8 and 41. It’s glassy early Monday morning, but there’s nothing to ride. This is a proper dry spell.
Now, Thursday 10th September afternoon offers a bit of a pulse. A 3ft swell from the SSE, with a short 6-second period, but the wind goes NW at 19 mph, fresh offshore and clean. The combined energy jumps to only 80 though, and the swell is really short-period and messy – it’s still a marginal call. But if you’re keen, that offshore wind might tidy up the tiny lines.
Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September are poor again. Swell around 1ft–4ft, but with short periods and combined energy up to 125 on Saturday morning, it’s still not offering quality. Winds are offshore or cross-off, but the waves just aren’t there.
Sunday 13th September onward fades into nothing. From Monday 14th to Saturday 19th September, swell is 0.3ft–2ft, periods mostly short or long-period but with no power. Combined energy bottoms out at 11–49. There’s a slight bump on Saturday 19th morning with 2ft from the SE, 5-second period, and a W cross-off breeze, but it’s still poor surf conditions. That’s as good as it gets in the second week – and that’s saying very little.
To be honest, Higgins Beach is consistent and exposed, so a blank run like this is a bit unusual, but forecasts can change. For now, the best on offer is the glassy, clean but tiny surf on Friday 4th September morning. It’s not a standout by any stretch, just the least bad option. If you’ve got a longboard and no expectations, you might find a knee-high runner.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | S 6 |
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56 | 59 | 61 | 43 | 34 | 29 | 79 | 89 | 40 | 26 | 35 | 32 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 100 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:45AM2.57m | 5:03PM2.97m | 5:52AM2.48m | 6:10PM2.94m | 7:05AM2.47m | 7:21PM2.96m | 8:15AM2.55m | 8:31PM3.02m | 9:19AM2.68m | 9:34PM3.11m | 10:15AM2.84m | 10:31PM3.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:32PM0.05m | 10:43AM0.30m | 11:36PM0.10m | 11:48AM0.37m | 00:47AM0.11m | 12:59PM0.37m | 1:58AM0.06m | 2:10PM0.30m | 3:03AM-0.03m | 3:15PM0.17m | 4:00AM-0.12m | 4:14PM0.03m | 4:51AM-0.20m | ||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
7:13 | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 |
56 | 59 | 61 | 43 | 34 | 29 | 9 | 89 | 40 | 15 | 35 | 32 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | E 12 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ENE 5 | SE 9 | S 3 | S 4 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 4 | E 8 |
19 | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | S 8 | E 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 7 | NNE 3 | — | NNW 2 | — | S 3 | — | WNW 2 | — | NE 3 | E 4 | SSE 3 | S 6 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 79 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 100 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 42 | 2814 | 42 | 439 | 2814 | 132 | 120 | 78 | 42 | 42 | 82 | 79 | 326 | 439 | 541 | 847 | 1287 | 1335 |
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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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