Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SE 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 (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this forecast for Higgins Beach is pretty grim. The finder is basically telling me there’s nothing worth paddling out for in the entire 16-day window. Every single day is flagged as poor surf conditions, with scores that are a flat zero. We’re looking at a long, dry spell from now through the end of the period.
The first hint of anything that’s not a total write-off doesn’t show up until Monday, August 24th. Even then, it’s just “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – a 1 out of 10, with ankle-to-knee high swell around 3ft from the SE. The wind is cross-offshore from the SW at 9 mph, so it’ll be clean, but there’s just no energy. The combined swell energy is a weak 68.
The only other day that even gets a 1 out of 10 is Wednesday, September 2nd. By then, the swell bumps up to 4ft from the SSE, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy hits 146, so it’s got a bit more grunt, but it’s still pretty ordinary. Morning looks clean with a light offshore NW breeze at 6 mph, but the afternoon swings cross-onshore.
For the rest of the time, it’s a mix of tiny waves, onshore chop, and glassy conditions with nothing to ride. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
If you’re desperate for a surf, the morning of September 2nd is your best bet, but keep your expectations low. Honestly, with the small size and poor quality, this setup might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on most days.
Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a tough run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 88 | 39 | 45 | 67 | 47 | 51 | 45 | 43 | 44 | 40 | 37 | 21 | 30 | 39 | 20 | 33 | 47 | 59 | 66 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | on | on | glassy | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:38AM2.55m | 4:55PM2.73m | 5:34AM2.39m | 5:49PM2.65m | 6:34AM2.29m | 6:46PM2.59m | 7:36AM2.24m | 7:45PM2.59m | 8:34AM2.26m | 8:41PM2.64m | 9:26AM2.33m | 9:31PM2.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:26PM0.21m | 10:37AM0.40m | 11:22PM0.32m | 11:30AM0.54m | 00:22AM0.40m | 12:27PM0.64m | 1:23AM0.44m | 1:27PM0.67m | 2:22AM0.42m | 2:24PM0.64m | 3:15AM0.36m | 3:15PM0.57m | 4:00AM0.28m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 7:39 | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 88 | 24 | 45 | 67 | 47 | 51 | 45 | 43 | 44 | 40 | 37 | 21 | 14 | 39 | 20 | 33 | 47 | 59 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | E 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 3 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | — | 39 | 13 | 12 | — | — | 5 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 19 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | S 15 | SE 14 | S 6 | SE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | E 4 | — | — | — | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 30 | — | 10 | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 92 | 92 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 792 | 42 | 566 | 688 | 700 | 240 | 306 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
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