Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 1 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 202 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. 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM.
| 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, I’m looking at the next 16 days for Higgins Beach. I’ll level with you – it’s a rough go. The first few days are a total loss, with weak, short-period swell and onshore winds making a mess. The water temperature is about normal for this time of year, no big deal.
The first real chance at anything rideable pops up on Thursday afternoon, September 3rd. The swell is still small, around 5ft from the SE, but the wind goes light and cross-offshore, cleaning it up. It’s “surfable but very ordinary,” so keep your expectations low. The energy is moderate, at 167, but the period is short, only 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy.
After that, it’s back to tiny, weak, and messy for over a week. There are a few clean mornings from the 5th to the 7th, but the swell is puny – 1ft to 3ft – with barely any energy. You’d be better off on a longboard or a soft top, if you’re keen.
The next notable window hits on Friday, September 11th. We get a solid offshore wind from the NW, blowing clean all day. The swell is still small, only 1ft to 2ft from the SE, with weak energy (35 and 27), but it’s the cleanest looking period in the whole run. Not a standout at all, but if you’re desperate to get wet, that’s your best shot.
The final few days, from the 13th to the 16th, see some glassy conditions on the 13th, but the swell is tiny. The 14th brings a slight bump in energy to 92, but with onshore wind and short period, it’s still poor.
Honestly, there’s no true standout session here. The best you’ll get is a clean, small wave on the 11th with offshore winds. It’s a long stretch of flat, weak conditions, so don’t plan your week around it. Higgins Beach is an exposed spot, but it needs a proper swell to fire, and this run just doesn’t have it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 |
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 kJ | 12 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 76 | 71 | 59 | 159 | 167 | 135 | 67 | 55 | 46 | 76 | 36 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 36 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:07AM2.88m | 2:25PM3.04m | 2:54AM2.79m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:12AM0.04m | 8:43PM-0.04m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 7:19 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 17 | 22 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 76 | 71 | 59 | 9 | 167 | 135 | 67 | 55 | 46 | 76 | 36 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 10 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | S 7 | S 7 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | — | 15 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 7 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 2 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | N 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 10 | 30 | 159 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 989 | 1017 | 411 | 883 | 643 | 536 | 76 | 43 | 42 | 76 | 439 | 42 | 84 | 439 | 1302 | 2100 | 120 | 42 |
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