Higgins Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
17.3°C
1.1° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, S swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 13th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, giving you the rundown in feet and miles.

This is a rough one, no two ways about it. We’ve got a big dry spell ahead at Higgins Beach. From Tuesday the 8th all the way through to the morning of Wednesday the 16th, it’s flat or near-flat. The swell is mostly under 1 foot, and the combined energy is barely a whisper (9 to 115). Onshore winds and tiny waves mean you’re not gonna be surfing. Water temp is about 63°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least it’s comfortable to stand around.

The first glimmer comes on Wednesday morning the 16th. We get about 3 feet from the SE, with a 6-second period, and a cross-offshore wind from the WSW at about 9 mph. It’s clean, but it’s "surfable but very ordinary." The energy is still weak (78). It’s a maybe.

The only day that’s worth a damn is Monday the 21st of September. That afternoon, the wind swings offshore from the NW at 9 mph, and we get a 5 to 5 foot E/ENE swell with a 7-second period. The combined energy hits 256, which is moderate energy. The report says "expect good surf conditions." This is your window. It’ll be clean, glassy, and the best thing on offer. Don’t sleep on it.

After that, it’s back to small, weak, and choppy for the rest of the run.

So, a long wait, then one solid shot on the 21st. That’s your call.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
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E
9
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0.4
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0.3
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10
1.3
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6
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SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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16
114
115
73
35
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14
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39
25
91
75
40
19
20
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
5
SW
10
NE
10
ESE
15
SSE
25
SW
20
WSW
20
W
10
NNW
10
NW
10
S
10
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10
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15
SSE
15
SW
20
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20
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15
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20
SSW
20
SSW
20
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High Tide
9:19AM2.68m
9:34PM3.11m
10:15AM2.84m
10:31PM3.17m
11:05AM2.97m
11:23PM3.19m
11:51AM3.07m
00:11AM3.16m
12:34PM3.10m
00:56AM3.07m
1:16PM3.08m
1:41AM2.94m
1:56PM3.01m
2:26AM2.78m
Low Tide
3:15PM0.17m
4:00AM-0.12m
4:14PM0.03m
4:51AM-0.20m
5:07PM-0.09m
5:37AM-0.21m
5:56PM-0.16m
6:21AM-0.17m
6:43PM-0.16m
7:03AM-0.08m
7:29PM-0.12m
7:44AM0.05m
8:13PM-0.03m
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7:04
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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22
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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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