Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 382 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s on offer for Higgins Beach.
Honestly, it’s a pretty flat and frustrating stretch ahead. We’re looking at a good ten days or so of barely anything worth getting wet for, with tiny dribblers and messy winds making it a real struggle to find a wave. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is *much warmer than normal* for the time of year – that’s a 5° positive anomaly, so you’re getting a weirdly warm ocean for July.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show until Wednesday morning, July 8th. The swell picks up to a clean 5ft from the ESE, and the wind goes glassy. That’s about as good as it gets in this stretch, with the combined swell energy hitting a moderate 208. It’s short-period stuff at 7 seconds, so it won’t have much punch, but it’ll be clean and rideable for a few hours. The crowds are likely at Higgins Beach, especially when it’s actually surfable.
Thursday the 9th is a write-off with fresh onshore winds, and the rest of the first week just fades into tiny, choppy nothingness.
The next truly interesting blip arrives on Saturday, July 19th. The swell jumps to 6ft from the south, with combined energy at a very strong 603. The period is only 8 seconds though, and it’s coming in with a gentle cross-onshore breeze. That’s a lot of water moving around, but the quality is questionable – likely lumpy and tough to surf well. It could be a fun mess for the experienced crew. Then on Monday morning, July 20th, the wind swings offshore from the NNW, cleaning up a smaller 2ft SSE swell. That’s a beautiful window for a clean session, but the swell is small.
So, the standout without a doubt is Wednesday morning, July 8th – that’s your best shot at clean, friendly waves. The size and the glassy wind make it the top pick. If you’re after power, Saturday, July 19th has the biggest push, but don’t expect perfection.
Stay patient, it’s a long quiet spell.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
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 kJ | 11 | 11 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 38 | 195 | 349 | 310 | 208 | 127 | 81 | 50 | 47 | 127 | 25 | 15 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:31PM2.69m | 3:40AM2.77m | 4:13PM2.76m | 4:29AM2.70m | 4:59PM2.83m | 5:23AM2.64m | 5:50PM2.91m | 6:22AM2.59m | 6:46PM2.99m | 7:26AM2.57m | 7:46PM3.08m | 8:32AM2.60m | 8:47PM3.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:14AM0.12m | 9:31PM0.34m | 9:55AM0.14m | 10:20PM0.30m | 10:40AM0.18m | 11:14PM0.25m | 11:30AM0.22m | 00:13AM0.18m | 12:26PM0.25m | 1:16AM0.10m | 1:25PM0.26m | 2:20AM-0.01m | 2:27PM0.22m | 3:23AM-0.14m | |||||||
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 | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 5 | SE 10 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 3 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 5 | 25 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 349 | 310 | 208 | 127 | 81 | 50 | 30 | 127 | 25 | 15 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 23 | — | 25 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 7 | S 8 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | S 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | SSE 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | 38 | 195 | 11 | 10 | — | 3 | 17 | 9 | 47 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 560 | 2115 | 1686 | 2875 | 1131 | 411 | 264 | 254 | 42 | 42 | 168 | 42 | 175 | 848 | 32 | 264 | 237 | 237 | 245 | 264 | 439 |
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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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