Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with 41 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s 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 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be honest right off the bat: this outlook is a tough one for us. We’re looking at a full 16-day window, and the truth is, there’s just nothing in the mix that’s worth paddling out for. From the first few days all the way through to the 20th of August, we’re staring down a blank run. The short version? Don’t bother waxing up.
The only spot in the game is Higgins Beach, and it’s just not happening. The combined energy of all swells directed here is consistently weak, with values like 33, 30, and 26, never breaking into the triple digits. The swell is tiny, usually 2ft to 2ft, and splashing in from the SSE. The period is a short, choppy 6 to 7 seconds, which is pure windswell—no push, no shape.
Even the wind, which occasionally goes glassy like on Wednesday morning the 5th or Thursday morning the 6th, can’t save it. The water temperature is sitting at 64° and is spot on average for this time of year. But the key phrase in the data is “poor surf conditions” repeated day after day. There’s no consistency, no power, just mush.
Later in the window, around the 17th and 18th of August, the wind turns clean with offshore and cross-off from the WNW and NW. That’s a nice change, but the swell is still showing only 2ft to 2ft from the E and ESE. The energy nudges up a little to 42 and 53, but that’s still weak. It’s a tease.
For this area, a blank run like this is more normal than not. We just don’t have the exposure. Higgins Beach is exposed to the SE, but without a proper groundswell or a solid fetch, it stays flat. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if you’re desperate for a fix.
Keep an eye on the charts, things can change. But for now, save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | S 3 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 12 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 31 | 30 | 31 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:28PM2.95m | 5:00AM2.61m | 5:22PM2.97m | 6:02AM2.53m | 6:22PM2.99m | 7:10AM2.49m | 7:28PM3.03m | 8:20AM2.53m | 8:36PM3.11m | 9:27AM2.63m | 9:40PM3.21m | 10:27AM2.76m | 10:39PM3.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10AM0.16m | 10:50PM0.12m | 11:02AM0.23m | 11:50PM0.12m | 12:01PM0.30m | 00:57AM0.09m | 1:06PM0.32m | 2:06AM0.03m | 2:14PM0.28m | 3:12AM-0.08m | 3:19PM0.18m | 4:12AM-0.19m | 4:21PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | S 4 |
| kJ | 31 | 30 | 19 | 21 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 7 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 16 | 3 | 6 | 6 | — | 2 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 6 | — | E 10 | E 8 | E 11 | E 9 | E 8 | S 10 | S 7 | — | — | E 12 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 5 | — | SSE 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | W 3 | — | W 3 | — | — | S 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 31 | — | 20 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 260 | 1335 | 42 | 42 | 2814 | 264 | 260 | 478 | 444 | 306 | 473 | 248 | 260 | 276 | 248 | 276 | 276 | 260 | 326 | 479 | 326 |
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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).
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