Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Higgins Beach. I’ve got to be straight with you—this is a tough one. The next 16 days are looking pretty flat and messy for paddle surfing. We’re staring down a long stretch of small, weak surf with mostly onshore or cross-shore winds.
The first real chance to even think about getting wet is on Monday, August 24th. The afternoon might see a tiny pulse of 3 ft swell from the SSE, but the conditions are just "ordinary" at best. The energy is weak (90), and the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s not going to have any push. Before that, from Friday the 21st all the way through Sunday the 23rd, we’re looking at 2 ft to 3 ft of junk with cross, onshore, or even glassy conditions, but the waves are just too small and weak to surf. There’s a solid 3-day gap of nothing worth mentioning.
The best-looking window, and I mean the only standout in this whole outlook, is Friday, August 28th. The afternoon session is where it’s at. The wind drops to a dead calm, glassy 0 mph, and the swell bumps up to 2 ft from the SE with a 10-second period. The combined energy is still weak (77), but those glassy conditions will make the most of that small, longer-period groundswell. It’s not going to be epic, but it’ll be the cleanest surf on offer. For a wave this size, it’s fine for beginners, but the long period (10 seconds) might mean longer waits between sets.
After that, Saturday, August 29th morning has a clean little 3 ft from the SE with a cross-offshore breeze from the N, but the energy is still weak (80) and the period drops back to 8 seconds. It’s a secondary option, but still not great.
The water temperature on August 21st was 63°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.
Look, we’re in a flat spell, and it’s going to be a long one. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of this period. Forecasts can change, but right now, keep your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
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 kJ | 32 | 42 | 23 | 41 | 38 | 25 | 17 | 86 | 78 | 75 | 97 | 38 | 40 | 50 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 45 | 29 | 50 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:46PM2.59m | 7:36AM2.24m | 7:45PM2.59m | 8:34AM2.26m | 8:41PM2.64m | 9:26AM2.33m | 9:31PM2.71m | 10:11AM2.42m | 10:15PM2.80m | 10:50AM2.52m | 10:55PM2.87m | 11:26AM2.63m | 11:32PM2.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:23AM0.44m | 1:27PM0.67m | 2:22AM0.42m | 2:24PM0.64m | 3:15AM0.36m | 3:15PM0.57m | 4:00AM0.28m | 4:00PM0.48m | 4:40AM0.20m | 4:41PM0.37m | 5:15AM0.12m | 5:19PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 11 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 32 | 42 | 23 | 41 | 38 | 25 | 17 | 86 | 78 | 75 | 97 | 38 | 11 | 50 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 45 | 29 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 6 | SE 10 | S 5 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 11 | — | E 6 | — | E 14 | SE 10 | SE 8 | S 5 | E 11 | — | E 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 20 | — | 1 | — | 4 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | W 3 | SSW 6 | SSW 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | — | 6 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 430 | 84 | 959 | 120 | 42 | 989 | 155 | 32 | 76 | 92 | 42 | 92 | 79 | 42 | 326 | 1335 | 439 | 92 | 1335 | 42 |
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