Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with 65 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak, and messy surf ahead, with a couple of interesting possibilities way out at the end of the forecast period that might just be worth circling on the calendar.
Right now, and for the vast majority of the next 16 days, there’s just nothing doing. The forecast is a desert of poor surf conditions. The combined wave energy is barely a whisper, often sitting in the teens (12-33) and the swell heights are mostly under 2 ft with short, weak periods. It’s the kind of stuff that looks more like a lake than an ocean. We’ve got a solid gap from now until at least the 19th of August with no real surf to speak of. The winds are mostly onshore or cross-shore, keeping things chopped up and messy. There are a few moments of glassy conditions, like on the morning of the 11th of August and the afternoon of the 13th, but the swell is so tiny it’s barely a ripple.
The one true standout in this whole 16-day window is shaping up for the 21st of August. On the morning of Friday the 21st, we’ve got a pulse of swell coming in at 7 ft from the ESE. The wind is forecast to be glassy, which is a major positive. The combined swell energy jumps to 425 - that’s a solid, surfable push. This is the best on offer, no question. For Higgins Beach, this is the one to watch. The 7 ft is a proper size, so it’s going to be one for the experienced crew; beginners should sit this one out.
The afternoon of the 20th of August is a decent lead-in, with a clean 5 ft from the ESE and a light offshore wind from the north. The energy is building at 286, and the conditions are clean. It’s a good warm-up, but the morning of the 21st is the real prize.
Water temps at Higgins Beach are about 64°F with a slight anomaly of -0.4°F, so it’s pretty much bang on average for the time of year.
So, to sum it up: a whole lot of flat, blown-out nothing for nearly two weeks, then a brief, punchy window of hope on the 20th and 21st of August. The 21st of August morning is the clear highlight. The rest of the time, you’re better off finding something else to do. This is a long-range standout, so keep your fingers crossed the forecasts hold.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 |
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 kJ | 10 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 65 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:22PM2.99m | 7:10AM2.49m | 7:28PM3.03m | 8:20AM2.53m | 8:36PM3.11m | 9:27AM2.63m | 9:40PM3.21m | 10:27AM2.76m | 10:39PM3.29m | 11:22AM2.89m | 11:34PM3.33m | 12:12PM3.00m | 00:26AM3.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:01PM0.30m | 00:57AM0.09m | 1:06PM0.32m | 2:06AM0.03m | 2:14PM0.28m | 3:12AM-0.08m | 3:19PM0.18m | 4:12AM-0.19m | 4:21PM0.06m | 5:07AM-0.29m | 5:17PM-0.04m | 5:58AM-0.33m | 6:11PM-0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 10 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 43 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | S 7 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 14 | S 7 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 10 | E 8 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 7 | — | — | — | E 15 | E 14 | SE 14 | — | SE 14 | SE 14 | — | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 7 | — | 8 | 8 | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | SSE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 28 | 65 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 282 | 1263 | 368 | 306 | 479 | 257 | 260 | 468 | 260 | 566 | 447 | 42 | 306 | 848 | 326 | 326 | 2814 | 447 | 326 | 311 | 355 |
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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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