Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, SSE swell with 392 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks here at Higgins Beach.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch for paddle surfing. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle. We’ve got a long gap of poor surf straight through, with nothing worthwhile on offer. The first few days are a write-off, and it doesn’t really get any better. We’re looking at a run of days with barely a bump.
The best chance we get is on the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. The swell drops right down to a tiny 3ft from the SSE. It’s short-period junk at 8 seconds, so the energy is weak (150). The only thing that could make it halfway workable is the wind: a light offshore from the NW at 6 mph. That’ll clean the surface up, but with such small, weak waves, it’s really just a paddling session. The water temp is 61°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.
Later on, the morning of Wednesday, July 29th shows a similar pattern. A tiny 3ft swell from the SE, with a clean 6 mph offshore wind from the NW again. The combined energy is just 104 – it’s barely there. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
By Saturday, August 1st, we get a rare moment of glassy conditions in the morning. The swell is a pathetic 3ft from the SE, with a period of 8 seconds and energy around 129. It’s glassy, but the waves are still uninspiring. It’s the closest thing to a stand-out in this whole forecast, and that’s saying something.
For the rest of the period, it’s a mess of onshore and cross-onshore winds, tiny windswell, and consistently poor conditions. The only real action here would be for kite surfers if the wind picks up, but for a paddle surfer, there’s just nothing to get excited about. The swell is too small and the wind is all wrong for most of it.
Hang in there, but don’t hold your breath. This is a typical quiet spell; forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 90 | 203 | 223 | 335 | 298 | 150 | 140 | 98 | 62 | 59 | 50 | 32 | 48 | 67 | 69 | 54 | 113 | 107 | 89 | 136 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:41PM2.80m | 6:13AM2.49m | 6:35PM2.74m | 7:14AM2.38m | 7:30PM2.69m | 8:14AM2.33m | 8:24PM2.69m | 9:10AM2.32m | 9:16PM2.72m | 10:01AM2.36m | 10:03PM2.77m | 10:45AM2.40m | 10:46PM2.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:03AM0.29m | 12:14PM0.43m | 1:03AM0.34m | 1:10PM0.54m | 2:03AM0.35m | 2:06PM0.59m | 2:59AM0.33m | 2:59PM0.60m | 3:49AM0.29m | 3:47PM0.56m | 4:34AM0.23m | 4:31PM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | — | — | 298 | 150 | — | 98 | 62 | 59 | 50 | 32 | 48 | 67 | 69 | 54 | 113 | 107 | 89 | 136 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | S 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | — | — | SSE 8 | SW 3 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 90 | 203 | 223 | 335 | — | — | 140 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | 18 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1335 | 688 | 464 | 42 | 32 | 32 | 276 | 42 | 264 | 989 | 42 | 264 | 264 | 42 | 79 | 1686 | 76 | 439 | 847 | 42 |
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