Higgins Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
18.9° C
2.2° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SSW 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 (Jul 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 14th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 14th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 14th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


Alright, let me have a look at what we’ve got here for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell for the most part, so we’re gonna have to be patient. The only spot in the frame is Higgins Beach, and the forecast is mostly small, weak, and messy. There’s a long dry stretch from now until nearly the end of the month before we see anything remotely worth a paddle.

Right now, starting Saturday morning, July 11th, we’ve got nothing but tiny 1 ft slop out of the southeast with a short, weak 10-second period, and combined energy is a measly 31 (weak). Wind is a light cross-onshore from the east, so the surface is bumpy. Water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is about 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s much warmer than normal, so you can leave the thick rubber at home. But seriously, it’s just poor conditions. Saturday afternoon, Sunday, Monday… all the same story: 1 ft to maybe 4 ft of junky, short-period swell with cross-onshore winds and choppy faces. Not worth getting wet.

Tuesday the 14th sees a tiny bump to 2 ft from the south, still weak with periods around 5 seconds, but the wind goes cross-offshore in the afternoon from the west-southwest. That cleans things up a little, but with combined energy around 29 (weak), it’s still just ankle-biters. Wednesday and Thursday mornings bring some gentle offshore flow from the northwest and west-northwest, which makes the water glassy, but the swell is barely there – less than 1 ft with very long-period stuff (14-15 seconds) that just doesn’t have any push. Combined energy is down to 11-15 (extremely weak). It’s pretty, but not surfable.

We then hit a real dead zone from around July 18th through the 23rd. A few days with no recommendations at all. The swell tries to pick up a bit on Saturday the 25th – we see 3 ft from the southeast with a 7-second period and combined energy hitting 133 (moderate) in the afternoon. Winds go light offshore from the north-northwest, so conditions are actually clean. That Saturday afternoon might be the one small window – surfable but still very ordinary. Not a standout, just the best of a bad lot.

Finally, the last chance in the window comes on Sunday morning, July 26th. We’ve got around 3 ft from the south, period only 5 seconds, combined energy at 73 (weak). Wind is light cross-shore from the east-northeast, so it’s not blown out but not clean either. Still, it’s small and weak. Nothing to get excited about.

Overall, there are no true standouts here. The best on offer is probably the short window on Saturday the 25th afternoon, with a clean 3 ft wave and light offshore wind. But even that is marginal. For a spot like Higgins Beach, a blank run like this is pretty normal for this time of year. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board in the car and enjoy the warm water.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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10
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5
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1.1
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0.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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70
126
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16
124
27
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11
9
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8
Wind (km/h)
5
E
15
SSW
10
NNE
10
E
20
S
10
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
NW
20
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20
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15
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15
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15
W
15
NNW
15
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15
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High Tide
8:32AM2.60m
8:47PM3.19m
9:36AM2.67m
9:48PM3.30m
10:38AM2.76m
10:48PM3.39m
11:35AM2.86m
11:44PM3.44m
12:29PM2.94m
00:40AM3.42m
1:22PM2.99m
1:34AM3.34m
2:14PM3.01m
2:28AM3.20m
Low Tide
2:27PM0.22m
3:23AM-0.14m
3:29PM0.16m
4:23AM-0.26m
4:29PM0.07m
5:20AM-0.36m
5:27PM-0.01m
6:14AM-0.41m
6:23PM-0.06m
7:06AM-0.40m
7:18PM-0.06m
7:57AM-0.34m
8:14PM-0.03m
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5:15
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8:22
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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33
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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.

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