Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with 341 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Higgins Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real – we’re staring down a long, quiet stretch at the beach. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and uninspiring for a proper paddle out. We've got a long gap of poor conditions ahead, so don’t hold your breath for anything decent until we get into the back half of the week starting the 23rd.
Right now and for the next several days, we’re on a flat spell. Tiny dribblers, weak energy, and mostly messy wind. Most of this time the swell energy is barely registering, which is basically nothing. It’s not even worth waxing the board.
Finally, on Monday the 17th, we see a bump of energy. The combined swell energy jumps to a moderate level, with the swell coming in at 6ft from the SSE. That’s got some push, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is a messy cross-shore. It’s marginal, lumpy, and not worth getting excited about. The following days stay weak and onshore, with energy dropping back down to weak numbers.
Now, here’s the one real standout, and it’s at the tail end of the forecast. Sunday, the 23rd of August is our best bet. The morning is still messy with a 4ft S swell and cross-shore wind, but look at the afternoon. The wind swings to a light W cross-offshore, cleaning things right up. The swell holds at a clean 4ft from the S, with moderate energy. It’s not a pumping day, but for a spot that’s been flat for two weeks, this is your window. At Higgins Beach, a light offshore wind and a few feet of swell is a rare treat. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a spring suit will do.
It’s been a stubbornly flat run, but things tend not to stay this poor forever. Keep an eye on the charts; forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | S 3 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 89 | 257 | 134 | 64 | 42 | 66 | 16 | 21 | 69 | 194 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 00:26AM3.31m | 1:00PM3.05m | 1:16AM3.23m | 1:47PM3.06m | 2:06AM3.09m | 2:32PM3.02m | 2:55AM2.91m | 3:18PM2.94m | 3:45AM2.72m | 4:05PM2.84m | 4:38AM2.55m | 4:55PM2.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:46AM-0.32m | 7:02PM-0.13m | 7:32AM-0.24m | 7:52PM-0.10m | 8:17AM-0.11m | 8:42PM-0.02m | 9:02AM0.05m | 9:33PM0.09m | 9:48AM0.23m | 10:26PM0.21m | 10:37AM0.40m | 11:22PM0.32m | |||||||
 |  | | |  | | | | |  |  |  |  | | | | | | | |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | 7:47 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | S 3 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | S 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 134 | 64 | 42 | 5 | 9 | 21 | — | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | — | SE 13 | S 5 | — | SE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | E 5 | SE 13 | SE 8 | SE 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | — | 7 | 1 | — | 6 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | E 13 | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 2 | — | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | S 3 | S 6 | SSE 7 | — | — | NNE 4 | SSE 8 | SSW 3 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 89 | 257 | — | — | 5 | 66 | 3 | 3 | 69 | 194 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 559 | 560 | 3486 | 2639 | 1976 | 3526 | 1302 | 830 | 1773 | 79 | 76 | 87 | 42 | 254 | 848 | 42 | 439 | 79 | 42 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Maine | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Higgins Beach surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest