Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSE swell with 154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 (Aug 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Aug 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at the forecast for Higgins Beach. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple for the first two weeks. The good news is, things might finally start to stir in the second week, but it’s a long wait.
The situation is pretty grim for the immediate future. From Thursday, the 30th of July, right through to the morning of Thursday, the 13th of August, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. That’s a solid two-week gap with no real surf on offer. The swell is small, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the energy is just not there. The combined energy readings are low, often in the double digits, and even when they climb into the low hundreds, the conditions are just too messy.
Now, let’s talk about the one glimmer of hope. It’s a long way out, so don’t book the day off work just yet, but the afternoon of Thursday, the 13th of August, is the only time in the whole 16-day window that looks like it might have a pulse. We’ve got a solid SSE swell building, with the combined energy jumping to 1183 – that’s a strong, powerful push of water. The swell height is 6 ft, coming from the SSE, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The catch? The wind is onshore from the SE at 9 mph, which is a bit of a bummer, but it’s a light breeze, so it won’t be a complete washing machine. This is the standout, but it’s a long-range call, so keep your expectations in check.
The morning of Friday, the 14th of August, is a step down but still worth mentioning. The swell drops to 4 ft from the SE, with an 11-second period and a combined energy of 357. The wind is lighter, from the SE at 6 mph, and still onshore. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the only other session that might offer a few rideable waves.
For the rest of the run, it’s a total write-off. Small, weak, and choppy. It’s the kind of setup that looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for us paddle guys. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Hang in there, and keep an eye on that Thursday the 13th. It might just deliver.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 4 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 111 | 76 | 105 | 62 | 100 | 73 | 25 | 61 | 27 | 138 | 31 | 121 | 65 | 55 | 62 | 59 | 50 | 39 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:01AM2.92m | 12:36PM2.59m | 00:36AM2.93m | 1:09PM2.66m | 1:12AM2.93m | 1:43PM2.73m | 1:50AM2.91m | 2:18PM2.80m | 2:31AM2.86m | 2:57PM2.87m | 3:15AM2.79m | 3:40PM2.92m | 4:05AM2.70m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:24AM0.09m | 6:25PM0.33m | 6:56AM0.05m | 7:01PM0.27m | 7:29AM0.04m | 7:40PM0.22m | 8:04AM0.03m | 8:21PM0.18m | 8:42AM0.05m | 9:05PM0.14m | 9:23AM0.10m | 9:55PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | 8:07 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 64 | 76 | 64 | 38 | 100 | 73 | 25 | 61 | 3 | 92 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 59 | 50 | 39 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 10 | E 5 | — | — | SE 10 | — | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | — | SW 4 | — | SSW 3 |
| kJ | 21 | 65 | 90 | 62 | 18 | 12 | 25 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 20 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | NNE 4 | E 6 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | W 3 | NNW 3 | — | SW 4 |
| kJ | 111 | 1 | 105 | — | — | 2 | 10 | 3 | 27 | 138 | 31 | 121 | 65 | 55 | 62 | 3 | 1 | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 244 | 245 | 42 | 238 | 92 | 42 | 178 | 559 | 76 | 559 | 276 | 887 | 428 | 238 | 42 | 42 | 1581 | 260 |
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