Higgins Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
17.3°C
1.1° 

Higgins Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Higgins Beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, S swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 10th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Higgins Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch is looking flat and pretty uninspiring for a good long while. The first real sniff of something surfable doesn’t show up until Thursday, 10th September. For almost two days before that, we’re looking at tiny, weak bumps in the water, mostly under 2 ft, with a combined swell energy that barely climbs out of single digits (9). You’re better off leaving the board in the car.

So, to the standout – and to be honest, the only real window we’ve got. Thursday, 10th September, the morning shows a pulse of 5 ft swell out of the south with a period of 7 seconds, giving us a moderate combined energy of 336. That’s a bit of kick, but don’t get too excited. The swell is short period, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and jumbled. The wind is blowing offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, which will keep the faces clean. That's about the best we see. By the afternoon, the swell drops to 3 ft and the energy falls off a cliff to 92. Water temp is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so a spring suit should do ya.

After that little blip, it’s back to the doldrums. There’s a bit of a bump on Sunday, 13th September, with a 4 ft SSE swell in the afternoon, but the wind is cross-on at 16 mph making it choppy, and the conditions are rated poor. Not worth the paddle out.

The only other moment that catches my eye is Wednesday, 16th September, in the afternoon. The swell is only 3 ft, but we get a clean offshore breeze from the NNW at 3 mph. The combined energy is 78, so it’s weak, but if you’re desperate for a glide, there’s a chance for a few crumbly ones.

After that, we’re into a dead zone of tiny 0.3 ft to 1 ft swells with long periods (12-13 seconds) that won’t do a thing on this exposed beach. That clean offshore wind on the 22nd and 23rd will look pretty, but there’s no water moving to ride.

Bottom line: the only real shot is the morning of Thursday, 10th September. It’s not a classic, but with the offshore wind and that 5 ft south swell, it’s your best bet. The rest of the 16-day window is mostly a write-off for paddle surfing. If the wind stays up, kite surfers might find something to play with on those choppy afternoons.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Energy kJ
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162
193
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21
87
75
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20
Wind (km/h)
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NW
5
SSW
10
NE
10
SE
15
SSE
25
SSW
20
WSW
20
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10
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10
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10
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15
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20
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High Tide
9:19AM2.68m
9:34PM3.11m
10:15AM2.84m
10:31PM3.17m
11:05AM2.97m
11:23PM3.19m
11:51AM3.07m
00:11AM3.16m
12:34PM3.10m
00:56AM3.07m
1:16PM3.08m
1:41AM2.94m
1:56PM3.01m
2:26AM2.78m
Low Tide
3:15PM0.17m
4:00AM-0.12m
4:14PM0.03m
4:51AM-0.20m
5:07PM-0.09m
5:37AM-0.21m
5:56PM-0.16m
6:21AM-0.17m
6:43PM-0.16m
7:03AM-0.08m
7:29PM-0.12m
7:44AM0.05m
8:13PM-0.03m
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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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