Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with 135 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. 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 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s on tap for Higgins Beach in feet and knots.
Honestly, the first week and a half is a real bummer. From Wednesday the 15th through Saturday the 25th of July, the surf is tiny – mostly 0.3 to 2 feet – with weak combined energy (mostly under 100). The wind is often cross-on or onshore, so it’s choppy and uninviting. The water temp is 67°, which is about 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s comfortable to sit in, but you won’t be doing much riding.
The first real chance comes on Sunday the 19th of July. Morning sees a bump to 3 feet from the SE with a short 6-second period and combined energy at 78. It’s clean with a light cross-offshore wind from the NNW, but the waves are weak and soft – surfable, but not great.
The one standout, and the only window I’d really chase, is Wednesday the 22nd of July. The morning brings 4 feet of SSE swell with a 9-second period and combined energy hitting 201 – that’s moderate energy, the best of the entire 16 days. The wind is from the W at 9 knots, offshore, so it’ll be glassy and clean. The afternoon holds 3 feet from the same direction with a 10-second period and energy at 137, still clean with a light WNW breeze. This is the only day worth paddling out. The break is exposed to the SE swell, and the optimum direction is SSE, so the angle is right on. It’s a consistent spot, but you’ll have company – crowds are often here.
After that, from Thursday the 24th through the end of the forecast, it’s back to small, weak, onshore mess. The swell never tops 3 feet, and the wind is mostly from the south, ruining any chance of a good wave. The 30th of July has a bit more energy (189 in the afternoon) but it’s still onshore and mediocre.
So, keep your expectations low for most of this run. The only real call is Wednesday the 22nd – get out there early morning for the cleanest, most energetic conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 69 | 68 | 35 | 23 | 44 | 72 | 100 | 33 | 48 | 90 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:29PM2.94m | 00:40AM3.42m | 1:22PM2.99m | 1:34AM3.34m | 2:14PM3.01m | 2:28AM3.20m | 3:06PM2.99m | 3:22AM3.03m | 3:57PM2.94m | 4:17AM2.83m | 4:48PM2.88m | 5:14AM2.65m | 5:41PM2.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:23PM-0.06m | 7:06AM-0.40m | 7:18PM-0.06m | 7:57AM-0.34m | 8:14PM-0.03m | 8:47AM-0.22m | 9:09PM0.03m | 9:38AM-0.07m | 10:06PM0.12m | 10:28AM0.10m | 11:04PM0.21m | 11:20AM0.28m | 00:03AM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 14 | S 3 | SSE 4 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 17 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 68 | 35 | 23 | 44 | 72 | 100 | 27 | 32 | 90 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 14 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 5 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | — | S 9 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | S 8 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 13 | — | S 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 6 | — | SE 12 | — | — | E 7 |
| kJ | 11 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | — | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | SE 6 | SSE 5 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 69 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 33 | 48 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 260 | 260 | 254 | 326 | 1990 | 439 | 439 | 447 | 848 | 2880 | 708 | 536 | 42 | 245 | 238 | 439 | 276 | 276 | 276 | 42 | 42 |
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