Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 787 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s 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 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Higgins Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. 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 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Higgins Beach.
Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with very little to get excited about. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a bust, with only a couple of brief moments that might be worth a paddle. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Thursday the 23rd of July, and even then, it’s not a classic.
The water temp is sitting at about 63°, which is about bang on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thickest suit just yet.
The main problem is the wind. For the first few days, from Monday the 20th through Wednesday the 22nd, we’ve got moderate to fresh cross-onshore and onshore winds messing everything up. Swell is small and weak, with energy readings barely cracking 20 to 80 (weak), and the period is short, so it’s just messy and choppy. Not worth a look.
Now, Thursday the 23rd of July is the one standout. Thursday morning, the wind swings around to a light, cross-offshore breeze from the north. That’s clean. The swell is a modest 4 ft from the SSE, but with a period of 9 seconds, it’s got a bit of shape to it. The combined energy reads 273 (moderate), which is the best we’ll see. The waves should be clean and rideable, but it’s not a big day. Keep your expectations in check. The afternoon goes back to a cross-onshore, so it’s a morning-only window.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Friday the 24th right through to the end of the forecast on Tuesday the 4th of August, it’s a long run of weak, onshore, and cross-onshore slop. Swell heights drop below 3 ft, energy readings fall into the teens and twenties, and the wind is just never on our side. There’s one moment on Tuesday the 28th of July where the afternoon goes glassy with a light onshore, but the swell is only 4 ft with a short period and the energy is weak (131). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
This is a classic case of a blank run for this area. The conditions just aren’t lining up. The only real play is that Thursday morning session. Set your alarm, get out there, and hope for a little something before it all turns to custard.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 3 | S 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 13 | 11 | 72 | 26 | 74 | 181 | 230 | 263 | 457 | 273 | 197 | 113 | 94 | 75 | 65 | 69 | 65 | 51 | 51 | 61 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | on | on | cross-off | on | on | off | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:48PM2.88m | 5:14AM2.65m | 5:41PM2.80m | 6:13AM2.49m | 6:35PM2.74m | 7:14AM2.38m | 7:30PM2.69m | 8:14AM2.33m | 8:24PM2.69m | 9:10AM2.32m | 9:16PM2.72m | 10:01AM2.36m | 10:03PM2.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:28AM0.10m | 11:04PM0.21m | 11:20AM0.28m | 00:03AM0.29m | 12:14PM0.43m | 1:03AM0.34m | 1:10PM0.54m | 2:03AM0.35m | 2:06PM0.59m | 2:59AM0.33m | 2:59PM0.60m | 3:49AM0.29m | 3:47PM0.56m | 4:34AM0.23m | |||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 457 | 273 | 197 | 113 | 94 | 75 | 65 | 69 | 65 | 51 | 51 | 61 | 46 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 12 | S 12 | SE 12 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 29 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | S 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | S 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | 11 | 72 | 26 | 74 | 181 | 230 | 263 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 15 | 3 | 15 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 260 | 2096 | 79 | 1335 | 1335 | 1335 | 162 | 76 | 32 | 42 | 249 | 42 | 175 | 560 | 42 | 264 | 989 | 42 | 264 | 887 | 79 |
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