Higgins Beach Surf Break

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Issued: 7 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
15.7° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with 230 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Higgins Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Higgins Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 25th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
8
1.6
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
6
1.3
S
6
0.7
SSE
5
0.6
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
15
13
11
5
9
5
43
46
26
49
37
33
47
35
176
62
124
105
24
20
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
W
5
NNW
5
SE
20
SW
10
ESE
10
N
10
SSE
10
NNW
5
ENE
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
20
SSW
25
S
20
S
15
S
15
SE
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
on
off
glassy
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:45AM2.91m
5:26PM2.86m
5:47AM2.74m
6:23PM2.83m
6:50AM2.60m
7:18PM2.81m
7:51AM2.51m
8:11PM2.80m
8:49AM2.46m
9:01PM2.81m
9:42AM2.44m
9:48PM2.82m
10:30AM2.45m
Low Tide
10:32PM0.19m
11:04AM0.03m
11:36PM0.25m
12:00PM0.18m
00:39AM0.28m
12:56PM0.31m
1:40AM0.28m
1:51PM0.41m
2:38AM0.26m
2:44PM0.48m
3:30AM0.22m
3:33PM0.51m
4:18AM0.19m
4:17PM0.51m
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
cloud
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:58
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
 mm
2
14
1
2
1
2
19
19
Temp °C
19
18
20
20
18
19
16
16
20
18
22
21
21
19
18
18
18
19
18
18
19
Feels °C
17
18
20
21
18
18
15
16
20
17
21
19
19
17
16
16
17
17
16
18
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
S
5
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
1.2
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
5
0.6
SSE
6
Energy kJ
13
15
13
11
2
9
4
43
46
26
49
37
33
47
35
3
5
5
87
24
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
11
0.2
E
5
0.3
S
4
0.1
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
Energy kJ
4
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
2
2
3
4
18
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
6
3
3
5
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.3
S
2
0.4
SSE
4
1.6
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
6
1.3
S
6
0.3
SW
2
Energy kJ
2
3
1
4
176
62
124
105
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
182
260
439
238
566
503
276
237
237
238
264
439
260
439
847
76
87
2814
1809
92
473
Best forecast wave conditions in Maine
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
3
1
1
3
1
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
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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.

Higgins Beach is 9 km (6 miles) from South Portland Gardens. If you plan a vacation in Maine, look for hotels and other accommodation in South Portland Gardens. South Portland Gardens has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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