Higgins Beach Surf Break

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Issued: 7 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
17.9° C

2.3°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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 170 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 1st Jul)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 1st Jul)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 1st Jul)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 35°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
6
1
S
5
1.4
S
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.9
S
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.7
E
5
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
55
163
50
50
55
16
9
14
13
13
12
11
11
32
26
27
24
47
54
44
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
5
S
20
S
10
W
10
WNW
20
NW
15
W
10
N
10
ESE
5
N
5
SSE
5
SE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
S
10
WSW
20
S
20
S
15
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:05PM2.52m
1:01AM2.90m
1:40PM2.54m
1:37AM2.89m
2:16PM2.58m
2:16AM2.86m
2:52PM2.62m
2:56AM2.82m
3:31PM2.69m
3:40AM2.77m
4:13PM2.76m
4:29AM2.70m
4:59PM2.83m
Low Tide
6:49PM0.44m
7:26AM0.11m
7:26PM0.42m
8:01AM0.10m
8:05PM0.40m
8:36AM0.11m
8:47PM0.37m
9:14AM0.12m
9:31PM0.34m
9:55AM0.14m
10:20PM0.30m
10:40AM0.18m
11:14PM0.25m
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:03
5:03
5:03
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:25
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:23
8:23
 mm
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
12
3
Temp °C
26
29
28
31
31
29
32
35
31
29
27
25
21
20
18
17
19
18
19
19
19
Feels °C
29
29
30
35
33
31
33
35
30
29
27
26
22
21
19
15
18
17
16
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
10
1.1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
S
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SSE
4
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
Energy kJ
45
9
108
50
22
55
16
6
6
13
13
12
4
11
32
25
25
15
47
54
44
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
SE
7
0.2
S
3
0.3
SE
8
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
7
0.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
9
8
8
8
8
9
14
3
2
1
11
2
4
1
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
Energy kJ
3
5
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
6
1
S
5
1.4
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
W
3
0.2
WNW
2
0.2
ENE
2
0.5
E
3
0.4
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.8
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.3
SSE
2
Energy kJ
61
55
163
50
1
2
1
1
6
4
26
27
24
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
42
1372
42
428
1372
42
260
503
306
326
560
320
1821
2816
326
264
2543
42
439
3501
92
Best forecast wave conditions in Maine
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
7
6
6
5
4
5
5
9
7
5
5
9
9
7
7
8
7
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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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