
Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ENE swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 2PM. 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 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what we've got on the table for Higgins Beach over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a lean spell. There’s nothing much to get excited about for a long stretch, but a couple of windows might offer a paddle if you're desperate.
First up, the water is sitting at about 62°F, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Right out of the gate, Sunday the 13th is a write-off. Tiny 1ft SE windswell with a light cross-onshore breeze and weak energy (54). Not worth suiting up. That theme continues for days. Monday the 14th morning actually has clean conditions with a moderate offshore wind from the NW, but the swell is still a pathetic 1ft with a period of just 9 seconds. The energy is weak (30). You could sit out there on a longboard, maybe, but it's a lot of effort for nothing.
This flat spell drags on. We get glassy conditions on Thursday the 17th afternoon with zero wind, but still only 1ft of swell. The whole of the following week, right through to the 22nd, is dominated by tiny swells and poor conditions. The energy readings are all below 100, mostly in the 20s and 30s. It's a real struggle.
Now, we finally see a pulse of energy arrive around Sunday the 20th. The combined energy jumps to 132, and the swell height hits 5ft from the ENE, but the period is a short, crumbly 5 seconds. The wind is a messy moderate cross-shore, making it choppy. By the afternoon, it cleans up with a cross-offshore breeze, but the period is still only 6 seconds. This is more of a choppy mess than anything clean. Honestly, with that wind and short-period swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Monday the 21st morning is the first real chance for a surf. We’ve got a 4ft E swell with an 8-second period and a clean, moderate offshore wind from the NNW. The energy is moderate (133). It’s not going to be epic, but it'll be surfable. For a beach break, that 8-second period isn't doing us any favors for shape, but the clean conditions will make it better than anything else we've seen.
We get another small spike on Friday the 25th morning: a 3ft ESE swell with an 8-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (123). It’s clean, but again, small and average. Saturday the 26th morning is glassy with a 3ft ESE swell and a 9-second period, energy of 107. It’s small, but the glassy conditions are a major positive for that time of day.
After that, it fades again. The long-range stuff around the 28th shows a 4ft S swell, but with a short period of 6 seconds and a cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a sloppy mess.
So, the standout? There isn't a true standout, but if I had to pick the best of a bad bunch, it’s Monday the 21st morning. It’s the biggest clean swell we get, with that offshore wind. Friday the 25th morning is a close second, but smaller.
This is a long, flat run for Higgins. The first real surfable day is a full week away. That’s a long dry spell.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the forecasts, and don't bother waxing up until at least the 21st.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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32 | 29 | 19 | 52 | 33 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:41AM2.94m | 1:56PM3.01m | 2:26AM2.78m | 2:38PM2.91m | 3:12AM2.62m | 3:21PM2.80m | 4:01AM2.46m | 4:09PM2.68m | 4:55AM2.33m | 5:03PM2.59m | 5:53AM2.25m | 6:01PM2.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:29PM-0.12m | 7:44AM0.05m | 8:13PM-0.03m | 8:26AM0.21m | 8:59PM0.09m | 9:08AM0.37m | 9:47PM0.22m | 9:55AM0.51m | 10:40PM0.35m | 10:46AM0.63m | 11:37PM0.44m | 11:43AM0.70m | 00:39AM0.49m | |||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | |
mm | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
32 | 17 | 11 | 52 | 33 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 8 | E 15 | NNE 3 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 7 | E 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | S 4 |
— | 29 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | E 6 | SE 14 | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 12 | ESE 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 8 | — | 7 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | SE 2 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — | NNE 2 | E 3 | ENE 2 | E 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | — |
22 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 237 | 92 | 439 | 326 | 76 | 566 | 559 | 560 | 559 | 1335 | 447 | 560 | 79 | 478 | 447 | 559 | 447 | 306 | 1341 | 92 |
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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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