
Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, S swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Higgins Beach over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, it’s looking like a pretty flat and quiet stretch for Higgins Beach. The water is sitting at 67°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 5°F above the usual, so that’s a nice little bonus if you’re just getting wet.
The first week is mostly a write-off. From Wednesday the 15th right through to about Saturday the 19th, the swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, with weak wave energy (18 to 22). The wind is offshore or cross-off a few times, which would keep it clean, but there’s just not enough push to get excited about. It’s poor surf conditions right through.
Sunday the 19th morning sees a slight bump to 4ft from the SSE, with a period of 6 seconds and energy hitting 100, but it’s still poor surf conditions. The afternoon on the 19th is not much better – 3ft, clean with offshore NW wind, but the wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s the best of the first week, which tells you everything.
There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendation. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are poor. On Tuesday the 21st afternoon, the swell jumps to 5ft from the SSE, period of 6 seconds, and energy 164, but it’s coming with heavy rain and a cross-off wind. It’s still only rated as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” Not a standout.
The second week stays quiet. Thursday the 23rd has a little 3ft SSE swell with energy 113, but the wind is cross-on. Same story for the rest of the week – small, choppy, and poor. The best looking moment might be Sunday the 27th morning: glassy conditions, 3ft from the SE, period 7 seconds, energy 67, and it’s “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” Glassy is beautiful, but the size is just not there.
Wednesday the 29th morning is another glassy window with 2ft from the SE, period 8 seconds, energy 89, and described the same – ordinary. That’s the pick of the whole run, and that’s saying something.
Overall, this is a really quiet outlook. No standouts. No days where you’d rush to the beach. The wave energy is weak throughout, mostly under 100, and only briefly touching 100-200. The swell direction is from the SSE to SE, which is fine for Higgins’ exposed SE orientation, but the size and period just aren’t cooperating. It’s more of a paddle and float kind of fortnight.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
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12 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 52 | 93 | 53 | 101 | 85 | 125 | 75 | 55 | 159 | 77 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:40AM3.42m | 1:22PM2.99m | 1:34AM3.34m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:23PM-0.06m | 7:06AM-0.40m | 7:18PM-0.06m | 7:57AM-0.34m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | |
8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | 8:14 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 19 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | E 7 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 52 | 93 | 53 | 101 | 85 | 1 | 55 | 6 | 5 | 77 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 6 | SE 12 | E 7 | SSE 9 | — | — | SE 11 | S 8 |
12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 31 | — | — | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | SE 13 | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 |
1 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | — | WSW 2 | NW 2 | NW 2 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | NW 2 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | NE 3 |
7 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 125 | 75 | 55 | 159 | 56 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 326 | 2100 | 1990 | 326 | 447 | 439 | 848 | 439 | 608 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 249 | 42 | 276 | 42 | 237 | 238 |
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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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