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Higgins Beach surfForecast / Maine / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 29 Apr 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Higgins Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Higgins Beach in the next 12 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 2nd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 2nd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sun 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 272 | 79 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 52 | 41 | 96 | 262 | 115 | 201 | 193 | 59 | 26 | 38 | 37 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 413 | 401 | 728 | 1188 | 887 | 603 | 616 | 500 | 486 | 421 | 288 | 201 | 151 | 122 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | glass | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | off | cross | on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:08AM 3.49 | 1:53PM 2.99 | 2:01AM 3.38 | 2:49PM 2.85 | 2:58AM 3.21 | 3:49PM 2.72 | 3:59AM 3.03 | 4:53PM 2.61 | 5:05AM 2.86 | 5:59PM 2.55 | 6:13AM 2.73 | 7:03PM 2.55 | 7:20AM 2.65 | 8:02PM 2.60 | 8:21AM 2.62 | 8:54PM 2.66 | 9:15AM 2.62 | 9:39PM 2.73 | 10:03AM 2.62 | 10:18PM 2.79 | 10:46AM 2.62 | 10:55PM 2.84 | 11:26AM 2.62 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:36AM -0.50 | 7:46PM -0.02 | 8:31AM -0.37 | 8:42PM 0.12 | 9:30AM -0.20 | 9:42PM 0.27 | 10:32AM -0.02 | 10:47PM 0.40 | 11:37AM 0.13 | 11:57PM 0.47 | 12:41PM 0.23 | 1:05AM 0.48 | 1:42PM 0.28 | 2:09AM 0.42 | 2:36PM 0.31 | 3:04AM 0.34 | 3:24PM 0.33 | 3:52AM 0.26 | 4:06PM 0.34 | 4:35AM 0.18 | 4:44PM 0.36 | 5:14AM 0.12 | 5:18PM 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sun 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the N by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu night, calm by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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