Higgins Beach Surf Break

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Issued: 7 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
13.9° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, S swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with SE 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 (Jun 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 25th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 25th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 26th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
6
0.7
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.7
SE
8
0.9
SSE
8
1.3
S
5
1
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.3
SE
10
0.6
SSE
6
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
47
59
51
64
87
97
65
62
24
17
25
15
15
15
32
30
31
23
23
23
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
W
10
S
10
W
10
S
10
S
5
SE
15
SSW
15
S
10
N
15
ENE
15
ESE
5
NW
5
E
15
S
10
WSW
5
SSW
15
S
10
SW
20
SW
15
NE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:51AM2.51m
8:11PM2.80m
8:49AM2.46m
9:01PM2.81m
9:42AM2.44m
9:48PM2.82m
10:30AM2.45m
10:31PM2.84m
11:13AM2.47m
11:11PM2.87m
11:53AM2.48m
11:49PM2.89m
12:30PM2.50m
Low Tide
1:40AM0.28m
1:51PM0.41m
2:38AM0.26m
2:44PM0.48m
3:30AM0.22m
3:33PM0.51m
4:18AM0.19m
4:17PM0.51m
5:01AM0.16m
4:58PM0.50m
5:41AM0.13m
5:36PM0.48m
6:17AM0.12m
6:13PM0.46m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
 mm
3
1
3
Temp °C
19
22
22
22
21
21
20
20
20
20
16
15
15
20
22
22
24
27
22
25
24
Feels °C
19
21
20
20
20
18
19
19
18
20
14
13
16
20
21
21
24
25
23
23
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
6
0.7
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.7
SE
8
0.1
E
5
1
SSE
5
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.5
S
5
0.5
S
5
Energy kJ
39
47
59
51
64
1
60
5
5
24
13
10
14
8
15
32
30
31
23
12
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
5
0.3
SSE
3
0.1
E
6
0.2
E
5
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.1
SE
8
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
7
0.2
S
3
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.3
S
4
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
4
2
1
2
5
4
17
3
15
15
12
1
3
3
3
23
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
2
6
6
3
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
3
0.9
SSE
8
1.3
S
5
1
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
S
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
S
4
0.5
E
4
Energy kJ
3
87
97
65
62
25
3
2
8
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
254
42
42
42
276
848
368
42
368
316
254
566
326
449
178
306
439
1821
42
608
927
Best forecast wave conditions in Maine
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
1
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
9
7
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
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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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