Higgins Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
15.3° C
2.0° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 192 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Higgins Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut to the chase: the next 16 days are looking dead flat. I’ve looked through the whole calendar and there’s not a single wave worth paddling for. The only spot we’ve got to talk about is Higgins Beach, and it’s a real bummer.

The overall pattern is a long stretch of weak, short-period wind swell that never gets its act together. The water is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 60°F, which is about 4°F colder than normal – you’ll notice that.

We start off on Friday July 24th with a tiny 3ft SE swell, period only 7 seconds, and the wind is blowing cross-on or onshore all day. The combined energy is a weak 72 (Friday morning), and it’s just poor surf conditions. That sets the tone. Saturday and Sunday are the same story – 2ft to 3ft, onshore, and the energy never gets above 72.

There’s a slight tease on Wednesday July 30th. The swell jumps to 4ft SE on Wednesday afternoon, energy cracking 126 (moderate), but the period is a lousy 6 seconds, and the wind is onshore. Not surfable. Thursday July 31st and Friday August 1st see a shift to a cross-off breeze from the NNE, which cleans things up – the waves are “surfable but very ordinary.” The swell is tiny, 2ft to 2ft, with a long period of 12 seconds on Thursday afternoon, but it’s just too small to get excited about. The energy is there (114) but it’s a cruel tease.

From there, it’s a long, drawn-out flat spell. The rest of the first week of August gives us nothing but 1.0ft to 3ft slop, onshore winds, and energy readings dropping into the teens and twenties. A standout moment of pure frustration is Tuesday August 5th, when the wind goes glassy, dead calm, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft with only 46 energy. It’s a cruel joke.

The last few days of the forecast, August 7th and 8th, are more of the same. The swell is tiny, the period drops to 4-6 seconds, and the wind is either cross-on or onshore. The combined energy barely gets above 42. There is no good surf on offer in this entire 16-day window. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you might find some ankle-biters at Higgins Beach, but honestly, it’s not worth the drive. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most of these days, with that constant onshore breeze and weak, small swell.

It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s normal. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d hang the board up and go do something else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Sunday
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0.5
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12
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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57
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64
108
34
39
66
125
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
S
5
WSW
10
SSE
15
SE
10
N
10
E
10
ESE
5
NW
10
SE
15
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5
SSW
10
SSE
15
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5
SSW
15
SSE
10
SE
10
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10
NNE
15
NNE
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:14AM2.33m
8:24PM2.69m
9:10AM2.32m
9:16PM2.72m
10:01AM2.36m
10:03PM2.77m
10:45AM2.40m
10:46PM2.83m
11:25AM2.47m
11:25PM2.88m
12:02PM2.53m
00:01AM2.92m
12:36PM2.59m
00:36AM2.93m
Low Tide
2:06PM0.59m
2:59AM0.33m
2:59PM0.60m
3:49AM0.29m
3:47PM0.56m
4:34AM0.23m
4:31PM0.51m
5:14AM0.18m
5:11PM0.45m
5:50AM0.13m
5:48PM0.39m
6:24AM0.09m
6:25PM0.33m
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Temp °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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