Higgins Beach Surf Break

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Issued: 1 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
13.9° C

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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with 119 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 23rd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 23rd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 25th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
7
0.7
SE
4
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.6
SE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.8
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.3
SE
10
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
13
47
46
33
38
62
119
61
54
27
34
44
52
23
16
16
15
64
81
20
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
E
15
NNW
5
E
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
SE
15
SSW
15
S
5
WNW
15
E
10
SE
0
ENE
5
SSE
10
SSE
20
N
10
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
6:23PM2.83m
6:50AM2.60m
7:18PM2.81m
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
Low Tide
00:39AM0.28m
12:56PM0.31m
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
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
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8:24
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
 mm
1
26
1
5
3
Temp °C
18
16
15
20
19
22
25
22
20
20
20
17
20
21
16
16
16
18
18
17
21
Feels °C
17
17
14
21
19
20
22
20
18
18
20
16
20
22
16
15
17
19
18
18
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.6
SE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
5
0.4
SE
7
0.1
SE
12
0.9
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
9
0.4
SSE
7
Energy kJ
4
4
47
46
33
38
62
119
61
54
14
12
5
52
23
16
16
8
64
81
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.4
SSE
7
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
Energy kJ
5
5
5
2
2
21
5
4
17
16
15
15
25
25
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.1
S
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
2
1
5
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
3
0.7
SE
4
0.2
NNE
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.8
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.2
WSW
2
0.3
ENE
2
0.2
E
3
0.4
NE
4
Energy kJ
1
13
1
3
27
34
44
1
1
1
3
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)
463
608
42
237
245
260
240
42
182
2805
260
463
478
42
278
264
264
84
276
84
264
Best forecast wave conditions in Maine
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
7
7
5
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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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