Higgins Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
18.7° C
1.6° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with 511 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Higgins Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 24th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you—this 16-day window for Higgins Beach is pretty grim. We’re looking at a long stretch of weak, choppy, and mostly un-surfable conditions. There’s a real gap in quality surf, and honestly, you’ll be waiting over a week before anything even starts to look slightly interesting. The first real sniff of anything that might be worth a paddle doesn’t come until the Thursday morning of the 23rd of July.

Let’s break it down. The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small win.

The first week is a write-off. From Friday the 17th right through to Wednesday the 22nd of July, it’s all tiny, wind-affected junk. We’re talking swell heights barely scraping 0.3 ft to 3 ft, with periods as short as 4 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, making for choppy, messy conditions. The combined wave energy is pathetic, often in the low double digits (10 to 54). You’d be better off saving your petrol.

Early on Thursday the 23rd of July, we see a slight pulse. The swell picks up to 4 ft from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 226 (moderate). The morning is still a bit cross-shore and messy, but the afternoon clears up with a light offshore breeze from the NW. That’s your best bet in the first week and a half: a clean, 4 ft swell from the SE. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first time the wind is genuinely good. The break is exposed, so it’ll pick up whatever is on offer, and it’s consistent, so you won’t be waiting forever. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th of July are a step back. The wind goes cross-onshore again, and the swell holds around 3 ft to 4 ft, but it’s messy. The combined energy sits around 116 to 154 (moderate). The Saturday afternoon of the 25th does go glassy, with a 4 ft SSE swell, but the wave comment says it’s still just ordinary.

The rest of the month into early August is a repeat of the same story: small swells, poor wind, and low energy. The combined energy drops back into the double digits (32 to 143) and the swell stays under 3 ft for most of it. The period picks up a touch on the 29th of July, hitting 10 seconds from the ESE, but the swell is only 2 ft and the wind is messy.

For the whole 16 days, there’s only one window that’s even a ‘maybe’ on the 23rd of July afternoon. Even then, it’s not a gem. This is a lean run, and with the inconsistent, poor quality on offer, it’s the kind of stretch where you don’t force it. Higgins Beach is a consistent spot, so it’s a bit of a bummer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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225
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452
226
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298
Wind (km/h)
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30
SSW
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High Tide
2:14PM3.01m
2:28AM3.20m
3:06PM2.99m
3:22AM3.03m
3:57PM2.94m
4:17AM2.83m
4:48PM2.88m
5:14AM2.65m
5:41PM2.80m
6:13AM2.49m
6:35PM2.74m
7:14AM2.38m
7:30PM2.69m
Low Tide
8:14PM-0.03m
8:47AM-0.22m
9:09PM0.03m
9:38AM-0.07m
10:06PM0.12m
10:28AM0.10m
11:04PM0.21m
11:20AM0.28m
00:03AM0.29m
12:14PM0.43m
1:03AM0.34m
1:10PM0.54m
2:03AM0.35m
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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.

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