Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSE swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM. 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this outlook for Higgins Beach is a tough one. Over the next 16 days, the swell is just too small and weak to get excited about. We’re looking at a long, flat spell with only brief flickers of something surfable, but nothing that’ll get you rushing for your board.
The water temp is sitting at 63°F – that’s about 0.5°F cooler than usual for this time of year, so nothing weird, just your average late-summer warmth.
For the first week, from Friday 21 August right through to the end of the month, it’s mostly a write-off. Swell heights are tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the energy is weak (between 23 and 104 in the combined swell energy). The only half-decent window comes on Monday afternoon 24 August, when a 4ft SSE swell rolls in, but it’s short period (7 seconds) and the wind is light cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean but pretty weak. The combined energy is only 146 – that’s moderate at best. Still, if you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your best bet in the first week.
The second week doesn’t offer much more. Tuesday morning 1 September sees a 4ft SSE swell with a 6-second period, and clean conditions thanks to a light cross-offshore breeze. Energy is 136 – again, nothing special. For a beginner, this is still small enough to be safe, but it’s not going to be a classic.
Honestly, with such small swell and short periods, and the break being an exposed beach, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The only real standout in the whole 16-day window is that Monday afternoon 24 August – it’s the best on offer, but that’s not saying much. It’s small, clean, and you’ll likely have the place to yourself because the crowds are only “often” mentioned. But don’t expect any power.
Stay patient, folks. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a quiet run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 5 |
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 kJ | 33 | 32 | 42 | 23 | 47 | 75 | 29 | 49 | 29 | 68 | 123 | 67 | 24 | 44 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 32 | 27 | 24 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:46PM2.59m | 7:36AM2.24m | 7:45PM2.59m | 8:34AM2.26m | 8:41PM2.64m | 9:26AM2.33m | 9:31PM2.71m | 10:11AM2.42m | 10:15PM2.80m | 10:50AM2.52m | 10:55PM2.87m | 11:26AM2.63m | 11:32PM2.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:27PM0.64m | 1:23AM0.44m | 1:27PM0.67m | 2:22AM0.42m | 2:24PM0.64m | 3:15AM0.36m | 3:15PM0.57m | 4:00AM0.28m | 4:00PM0.48m | 4:40AM0.20m | 4:41PM0.37m | 5:15AM0.12m | 5:19PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 33 | 32 | 42 | 23 | 15 | 75 | 29 | 14 | 29 | 68 | 20 | 67 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 32 | 27 | 24 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | S 12 | ESE 12 | SE 8 | S 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | E 10 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | SE 14 | S 5 | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 12 | — | ESE 11 | E 6 | SE 11 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 21 | — | 11 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 5 | — | — | ESE 6 | S 4 | WSW 3 | SSE 7 | W 2 | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 5 | S 4 | — | — | S 4 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 47 | — | — | 49 | 3 | 4 | 123 | 1 | 24 | 44 | — | 13 | 9 | — | — | 9 | 28 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 439 | 847 | 84 | 311 | 120 | 42 | 264 | 137 | 42 | 76 | 76 | 42 | 306 | 42 | 449 | 326 | 1335 | 42 | 306 | 481 | 608 |
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