Higgins Beach Surf Break

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Issued: 7 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
15.3° C

2.2°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 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SSE swell with 295 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Jun 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Higgins Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 15th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 18th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 18th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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 Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
6
1.1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
5
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SSE
8
1
S
4
0.9
SSE
5
0.5
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
4
0.8
SSE
5
0.9
SE
7
1.6
SSE
6
1.6
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
165
77
33
15
34
34
36
13
24
27
75
215
273
135
64
47
38
26
13
10
15
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
10
N
10
SE
15
NNW
5
SW
20
S
5
SW
15
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
35
SE
15
SSW
15
SW
10
W
5
ENE
20
WSW
20
W
25
W
20
WSW
20
W
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:00PM3.44m
11:47AM2.90m
11:55PM3.49m
12:43PM2.93m
00:51AM3.47m
1:39PM2.94m
1:48AM3.39m
2:35PM2.93m
2:46AM3.26m
3:32PM2.91m
3:45AM3.09m
4:29PM2.89m
4:45AM2.91m
5:26PM2.86m
Low Tide
5:32AM-0.42m
5:39PM-0.01m
6:27AM-0.46m
6:35PM-0.02m
7:22AM-0.44m
7:32PM0.00m
8:17AM-0.37m
8:30PM0.05m
9:12AM-0.26m
9:30PM0.12m
10:08AM-0.12m
10:32PM0.19m
11:04AM0.03m
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4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
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8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:23
8:24
8:24
8:24
 mm
2
1
5
6
Temp °C
21
20
21
20
19
19
17
18
18
16
15
19
20
21
22
19
20
21
19
20
23
Feels °C
18
21
20
20
18
15
13
15
15
14
10
19
22
20
21
18
15
16
15
15
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
8
1.1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
5
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SSE
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.9
SSE
5
0.5
SSE
5
0.2
E
7
0.8
SSE
5
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
14
1.6
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
12
74
33
15
34
9
36
13
3
27
4
8
273
135
64
47
38
26
13
5
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
E
16
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
E
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
12
6
5
15
6
5
5
5
4
4
8
7
7
7
7
7
10
10
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
8
0.2
NNW
3
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
6
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
1
1
3
4
1
4
4
4
7
3
3
6
6
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
6
1.1
S
6
0.3
N
2
1
S
4
0.9
SSE
4
0.9
SE
7
1.6
SSE
6
0.3
WSW
2
0.3
WSW
2
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.7
SSE
4
Energy kJ
165
77
1
34
24
75
215
1
1
2
2
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
514
42
260
278
260
449
264
439
254
175
816
95
32
32
42
194
182
520
260
306
428
Best forecast wave conditions in Maine
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
3
3
1
4
1
1
4
4
2
2
3
2
4
1
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
8
8
8
6
5
4
4
5
9
7
8
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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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