Higgins Beach Surf Break

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Issued: 1 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
15.5° C

1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with 434 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 19th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 19th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 18th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSE
8
1.6
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
S
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
4
1.2
SSE
6
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
6
0.9
SSE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1114
270
128
81
63
49
13
11
13
32
9
8
18
99
102
82
40
42
41
20
37
Wind (km/h)
45
S
30
WSW
25
W
20
WNW
20
WSW
20
NW
20
NW
10
W
5
S
10
E
0
ESE
10
ESE
15
S
10
N
10
ENE
15
SE
5
W
15
SSE
20
S
15
S
15
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:35PM2.93m
2:46AM3.26m
3:32PM2.91m
3:45AM3.09m
4:29PM2.89m
4:45AM2.91m
5:26PM2.86m
5:47AM2.74m
6:23PM2.83m
6:50AM2.60m
7:18PM2.81m
7:51AM2.51m
8:11PM2.80m
8:49AM2.46m
Low Tide
8:30PM0.05m
9:12AM-0.26m
9:30PM0.12m
10:08AM-0.12m
10:32PM0.19m
11:04AM0.03m
11:36PM0.25m
12:00PM0.18m
00:39AM0.28m
12:56PM0.31m
1:40AM0.28m
1:51PM0.41m
2:38AM0.26m
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
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part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:23
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:25
8:25
8:25
 mm
1
2
1
6
6
Temp °C
18
21
22
24
21
18
19
15
20
16
15
16
16
16
18
20
18
20
20
17
15
Feels °C
11
17
18
20
18
13
15
12
19
14
15
15
15
16
17
18
17
18
17
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
1.6
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
S
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.1
SE
12
0.5
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.1
SE
11
1.2
SSE
6
1.1
SE
7
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
6
Energy kJ
8
270
128
81
63
49
13
11
13
6
9
8
5
99
102
59
40
42
41
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
12
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SE
11
0.4
ENE
4
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
8
7
7
7
7
7
2
6
3
5
5
5
6
50
17
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
12
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
S
4
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
4
4
4
3
3
6
6
3
13
6
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSE
8
0.5
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
S
8
0.7
SSE
4
0.9
SSE
7
0.2
ENE
2
0.2
E
3
0.5
S
4
0.9
SSE
5
Energy kJ
1114
6
5
4
3
3
2
32
18
82
1
1
9
37
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3501
137
182
468
249
481
260
245
260
439
265
411
276
42
245
3523
42
264
848
688
580
Best forecast wave conditions in Maine
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
1
1
2
3
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
6
6
9
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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.

Higgins Beach is 9 km (6 miles) from South Portland Gardens. If you plan a vacation in Maine, look for hotels and other accommodation in South Portland Gardens. South Portland Gardens has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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