Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SSW swell with 317 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with S 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 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 11AM. 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 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what we've got on the horizon.
To be straight with you, the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. From this Sunday the 13th to Friday the 25th of September, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the winds are messy, and the energy just isn’t there. We’re looking at a solid 12-day stretch of flat to poor surf. Keep the board in the shed.
Now, things start to look a little more interesting towards the very end of the run. Saturday the 26th of September shows some life at Higgins Beach, with a clean ESE swell of 3ft, period around 9 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate at 106, and with light offshore winds from the WNW, it should be clean. Not a standout, but it’s the first sign of something rideable.
The real bright spot comes on Sunday the 27th of September. The morning is still marginal with a 3ft ESE swell (214 combined energy), but the afternoon is the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got the same 3ft ESE swell, but the period jumps to 11 seconds, pushing the combined energy up to a strong 344. That’s groundswell energy. The wind turns offshore from the WNW at 12 mph, which will groom it nicely. For a beach break like Higgins, that longer period can sometimes make it a bit too straight, but with the wind and energy, this could actually shape up for some fun, clean lines. It’s over a week out, so keep an eye on it, but this is the only session that has real potential.
Monday the 28th drops off again, back to poor surf. So if you’re planning, Sunday afternoon the 27th is your only real window. It won't be huge, but it’ll be clean and surfable.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 4 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | S 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 15 | 32 | 29 | 20 | 51 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 31 | 44 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:16PM3.08m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 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 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | E 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 32 | 12 | 5 | 51 | 33 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | E 15 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 7 | E 5 | SE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 29 | 20 | — | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | E 15 | SE 15 | E 6 | SE 14 | — | SE 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 13 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 12 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 8 | 2 | 8 | — | 7 | 8 | 16 | — | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 4 | — | NW 2 | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | ENE 4 | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | E 5 | — | — | — | S 3 | S 5 |
| kJ | 14 | 16 | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 15 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 17 | — | — | — | 5 | 44 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 409 | 92 | 473 | 470 | 439 | 42 | 566 | 559 | 560 | 560 | 1335 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 439 | 559 | 439 | 92 | 559 | 79 |
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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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