Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, S swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta level with you – this is one of those outlooks that hurts to write. The entire 16-day window for Higgins Beach is a total write-off. We’re looking at a solid, unbroken stretch of nothing worth paddling out for. From the 13th of July all the way to the 28th, every single session is rated as poor surf conditions. The waves are tiny, the energy is weak, and the wind is never on our side for more than a fleeting moment.
The first couple of days are a real kick in the teeth. Monday the 13th has a bit of swell height, up to 4ft, but the period is a pathetic 5 seconds and the wind is a fresh cross-onshore. That combo just makes for a lumpy, choppy mess. The combined energy only hits 101 (moderate) on Monday afternoon, but it’s all noise and no shape. It’s the kind of day that looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, to be honest.
We get a glimmer of hope on Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th, with a clean, offshore wind (NW) pushing through. The water is much warmer than normal at 68°F, which is a nice bonus, but that’s where the good news ends. The swell is tiny – 2ft to 3ft – with a short period. It’s surfable for a log if you’re desperate, but there’s no power.
After that, it’s a long, slow grind. The swell drops to absolute dregs of 0.3ft for days, with combined energy readings in the teens and twenties. The wind is all over the place, but never in a way that makes the tiny waves any better. There’s a slight uptick around the 21st and 22nd of July, with energy climbing to 132 (moderate), but the swell is still weak (3ft) and the wind is a consistent cross-onshore, keeping it choppy and uninviting. The rest of the month is more of the same: small, weak, and messy.
For Higgins Beach, this is a blank run. There are no standouts, no hidden gems, nothing to get excited about. The good news is that forecasts can change, and it rarely stays this poor for this long. But for now, save your wax and do something else. This is a hard pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SSE 5 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 4 | SE 12 | SE 5 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 14 | 85 | 128 | 41 | 38 | 106 | 29 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:38AM2.76m | 10:48PM3.39m | 11:35AM2.86m | 11:44PM3.44m | 12:29PM2.94m | 00:40AM3.42m | 1:22PM2.99m | 1:34AM3.34m | 2:14PM3.01m | 2:28AM3.20m | 3:06PM2.99m | 3:22AM3.03m | 3:57PM2.94m | 4:17AM2.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:29PM0.07m | 5:20AM-0.36m | 5:27PM-0.01m | 6:14AM-0.41m | 6:23PM-0.06m | 7:06AM-0.40m | 7:18PM-0.06m | 7:57AM-0.34m | 8:14PM-0.03m | 8:47AM-0.22m | 9:09PM0.03m | 9:38AM-0.07m | 10:06PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 34 | 31 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 14 | SSE 7 | SE 13 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 38 | 106 | 29 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 9 | E 8 | — | SE 9 | — | ESE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 8 | SE 14 | S 7 | SE 13 | SE 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 13 | — | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WNW 2 | NW 2 | — | SSW 4 | NW 3 | — | — | NW 2 | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 85 | 128 | 41 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1340 | 1144 | 1128 | 758 | 1194 | 42 | 237 | 238 | 326 | 306 | 2543 | 306 | 326 | 326 | 439 | 178 | 1834 | 1581 | 608 | 949 | 355 |
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