Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 345 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s happening at Higgins Beach.
Honestly, the next 16 days are a rough stretch for surfers. There’s a big gap of flat, messy stuff at the start. From Thursday the 23rd of July through the 28th, it’s all small, weak, and choppy – not worth paddling out. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross-onshore, and the water is a chilly 59°F, which is a solid 4°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a noticeable bite.
We finally get a pulse of energy on the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July. The swell hits 6 ft from the ESE, with a combined energy of 322 – that’s moderate power, but it’s a short-period swell at only 8 seconds. That’s not gonna hold a good shape. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s not a total loss, but it’s still described as marginal. It’s a bit much for beginners at that size, but it’s not clean enough to get excited about. The afternoon gets messier with cross-onshore breeze.
The best shot in this whole window? It’s a narrow one. On the morning of Thursday the 30th of July, we get a glassy moment. The wind swings WNW at just 3 mph, and the word “glass” is used. The swell is tiny – only 1 ft from the SE with a period of 10 seconds and energy of 68 – so it’s weak, but that clean surface is a rare treat. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. If you’re desperate for a splash, that’s your window.
The morning of Friday the 31st of July is also glassy, with zero wind, but again the swell is small and weak at 2 ft.
Moving into the first week of August, there’s another small spike on the morning of Wednesday the 6th of August. A 3 ft swell from the S with a short period of 5 seconds and a glassy morning. The energy is 102, so it’s barely moderate. It’s surfable, but again, nothing special.
For the whole 16 days, there’s no standout swell. The biggest problem is the wind – it’s mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the periods are short. The water is colder than usual, and the consistency is poor. The best you can hope for is a glassy morning with small, weak waves. This is a quiet pattern for Higgins Beach, and it tends not to stay this flat for long, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Keep your eyes on the glassy mornings – they’re the only real chance. If you’re a beginner, these small days are fine, but if you’re after power, you’re out of luck.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 112 | 79 | 62 | 47 | 28 | 52 | 49 | 48 | 36 | 77 | 69 | 64 | 64 | 69 | 72 | 135 | 80 | 322 | 319 | 108 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:30PM2.69m | 8:14AM2.33m | 8:24PM2.69m | 9:10AM2.32m | 9:16PM2.72m | 10:01AM2.36m | 10:03PM2.77m | 10:45AM2.40m | 10:46PM2.83m | 11:25AM2.47m | 11:25PM2.88m | 12:02PM2.53m | 00:01AM2.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:03AM0.35m | 2:06PM0.59m | 2:59AM0.33m | 2:59PM0.60m | 3:49AM0.29m | 3:47PM0.56m | 4:34AM0.23m | 4:31PM0.51m | 5:14AM0.18m | 5:11PM0.45m | 5:50AM0.13m | 5:48PM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 112 | 79 | 62 | 47 | 15 | 52 | 49 | 48 | 36 | 77 | 69 | 64 | 64 | 69 | 47 | 40 | 80 | 322 | 319 | 108 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — | SE 7 | — | — | E 13 | SE 8 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 22 | 19 | — | 28 | — | — | 3 | 24 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 13 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SW 4 | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | E 7 | NNE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | — | 3 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 20 | 72 | 135 | 45 | 5 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 966 | 42 | 488 | 1128 | 42 | 264 | 452 | 42 | 92 | 792 | 82 | 92 | 166 | 84 | 84 | 108 | 42 |
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