Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s huddle up and take a proper look at what’s coming our way over the next couple of weeks. I’ll level with you straight off: it’s going to be a tough stretch. The good news is there are a couple of moments that might just scratch the itch if you’re patient.

For the most part, this run is a quiet one. The first week and a half are almost entirely made up of small, weak conditions. We’ve got a long gap of days where the energy is just gutless—lots of readings under 100 in the combined swell energy category, and most of that time the wind isn't doing us any favours either. You’ll see a lot of cross-onshore breezes and choppy faces. It’s going to feel like a waiting game.

The first real blip of something rideable shows up on Monday the 17th of August. Higgins Beach wakes up a little with a 4ft swell from the SSE, period around 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 124 (moderate), and with a light offshore breeze in the morning it should be clean. The water’s running about 69°—that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need the thick rubber. It’s not going to be epic, but for a place that’s been flat for days, this is your best shot in the first week. Just know the crowds are often around here, so expect company.

We get another similar pulse on Thursday the 20th of August. Morning session again, with a 4ft SSE swell and clean conditions thanks to a light cross-offshore breeze from the north. The energy reading is 109 (moderate). It’s essentially a repeat of Monday, but it’s consistent enough to give you another chance before the wind swings onshore later.

After that, it’s back to the small stuff. The week of the 21st to the 28th is pretty grim—wave heights mostly below 3ft, weak energy, and winds that are either onshore or cross-shore. There’s nothing in that stretch that’s worth getting excited about. It’s a genuine lull.

If I had to pick the standout, it’s the Monday the 17th of August morning at Higgins Beach. The combination of that moderate energy and a clean offshore breeze makes it the most surfable window in a mostly flat forecast. The Thursday the 20th morning is the solid backup. Anything beyond that is a coin toss at best, and not one I’d bet on right now.

Keep your eyes on the sky and your board waxed. Things might shift, but for now, it’s about picking those few clean windows and making the most of them.

Stay wet,
Rusty.

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