Higgins Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
20.5° C
2.4° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, S swell with 261 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period. 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 19th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, here’s the deal for Higgins Beach.

We’ve got a real quiet stretch ahead – nothin’ worth jumpin’ outta bed for until the morning of Saturday, August 22nd. That’s more than a week of tiny, messy, or flat conditions.

On that Saturday morning, you’ll see a little bump in swell: 1.4m out of the SSE, with combined energy at 139 (moderate). It’s only pushin’ 6-second periods so it’s weak and short, but the wind is glassy from the ENE at just 3 mph. That’ll keep the surface buttery clean. It’s your one good window – small and clean. Totally fine for a longboard or a foamie if you just wanna get wet.

That afternoon the energy climbs a little (171 combined energy) but the wind turns onshore and ruins it. So stick to the morning.

The rest of the two weeks? You’re lookin’ at tiny waves, onshore winds, and lots of flat spells. There’s a brief chance on the 28th with offshore wind, but only 0.4m – it’s barely a ripple.

Water temp’s about normal for this time of year. And with this kind of outlook, crowds won’t be a problem – probably nobody out there.

Honestly, your one shot is that Saturday morning. Everything else is a hard pass.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
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Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
4
0.5
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
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9
0.1
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9
0.1
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0.2
SSE
9
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SSE
7
0.9
SSW
4
1.5
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6
0.9
SSE
6
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SE
7
0.6
SSE
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0.5
SE
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0.4
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8
0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
9
9
9
9
9
8
3
6
8
4
33
173
58
46
36
31
20
23
Wind (km/h)
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W
5
SE
0
N
10
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
NNW
5
NE
15
S
10
W
15
SSW
30
S
15
SSW
10
NNE
5
S
10
NNW
5
ESE
15
SSE
5
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Wind State
cross-off
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High Tide
11:34PM3.33m
12:12PM3.00m
00:26AM3.31m
1:00PM3.05m
1:16AM3.23m
1:47PM3.06m
2:06AM3.09m
2:32PM3.02m
2:55AM2.91m
3:18PM2.94m
3:45AM2.72m
4:05PM2.84m
4:38AM2.55m
Low Tide
5:58AM-0.33m
6:11PM-0.11m
6:46AM-0.32m
7:02PM-0.13m
7:32AM-0.24m
7:52PM-0.10m
8:17AM-0.11m
8:42PM-0.02m
9:02AM0.05m
9:33PM0.09m
9:48AM0.23m
10:26PM0.21m
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7:49
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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