Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSE swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what's on offer for the next couple weeks around Higgins Beach. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there's a glimmer of something better on the horizon if you’re patient.
We're looking at a long, dry spell to kick things off. From now until the morning of Thursday, September 10th, there’s just nothing doing. Day after day of tiny, weak swell with no energy to speak of – the best we see is a weak 5ft on Thursday afternoon the 3rd, but that's a short-period windswell with a combined energy of only 126. The conditions are messy. You’d be wasting your time.
The only real standout in this whole 16-day window comes on Thursday, September 10th. The morning session is where it’s at. We get a clean 6ft swell out of the ENE, with a light offshore breeze from the WNW. That’s a proper clean-up crew. The combined energy hits 224, so it’s got some push. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 64°, which is a nice bonus. This isn’t a beginner wave, though – 6ft is on the bigger side, so you’ll want your wits about you if you’re not solid.
Later that same Thursday afternoon, the wind swings NNE and goes cross-offshore, with the swell sticking around at 6ft from the E. The energy actually jumps way up to 502, which is significant, though the description is a bit uncertain. Could be a bit raw, but for the experienced crew, the morning is the clear winner.
After that, it drops right back off. We get a couple of nothing days, then a slight bump on Sunday, September 13th with a glassy 3ft from the ESE in the morning. The energy is weak at 78, but for a longboard or a foiler, it might be a fun little glass-off. Then it’s back to flat and choppy for the rest of the second week.
So, to wrap it up: the first week and a half is a total write-off. Your one real shot is the morning of Thursday, September 10th at Higgins Beach. Set your alarm, don’t be late, and don’t expect a repeat performance. The rest of the window is for beach walks and cleaning your gear.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | S 4 | S 4 | E 9 | E 9 |
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 kJ | 76 | 71 | 59 | 98 | 160 | 88 | 51 | 69 | 50 | 25 | 46 | 50 | 47 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:11PM3.04m | 3:46AM2.68m | 4:03PM3.01m | 4:45AM2.57m | 5:03PM2.97m | 5:52AM2.48m | 6:10PM2.94m | 7:05AM2.47m | 7:21PM2.96m | 8:15AM2.55m | 8:31PM3.02m | 9:19AM2.68m | 9:34PM3.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:57AM0.11m | 9:34PM-0.01m | 9:46AM0.20m | 10:32PM0.05m | 10:43AM0.30m | 11:36PM0.10m | 11:48AM0.37m | 00:47AM0.11m | 12:59PM0.37m | 1:58AM0.06m | 2:10PM0.30m | 3:03AM-0.03m | 3:15PM0.17m | 4:00AM-0.12m | |||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | E 10 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 76 | 71 | 59 | 28 | 160 | 88 | 51 | 69 | 50 | 25 | 46 | 50 | 47 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 3 | — | — | 9 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | E 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | N 3 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 4 | 98 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 927 | 1341 | 92 | 76 | 32 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 439 | 355 | 42 | 120 | 108 | 92 | 559 | 175 | 439 | 449 | 473 | 883 |
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