Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with 128 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Higgins Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 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 cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a lean stretch ahead. The first real session worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. Before that, Wednesday the 2nd is a total write-off with tiny 2ft SE swell and onshore junk. We’ll get a bit of a pulse on Thursday, but don’t expect any fireworks.
The standout of the whole forecast, and the only one I’d really get excited about, is Thursday afternoon, the 3rd of September at Higgins Beach. We’ve got a clean 4ft SSE swell wrapping in with a light offshore breeze from the NNW. The combination of that offshore wind and a decent little swell should make for some fun, clean lines. The energy is moderate (136), and the water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 64°. It’s a consistent spot, so you’ll get waves, but it can get crowded often, so be ready to share.
Friday morning, the 4th, is a close second. The swell drops a bit to 3ft from the ESE, but the wind is totally glassy. That’s a rare treat. If you’re after truly smooth, clean conditions, that’s your window. The energy is weak (76), but a glassy 3ft wave is better than a messy 4ft one any day.
After that, the rest of the first week is a bit of a mixed bag. Friday afternoon and Saturday get blown out or choppy. Sunday the 6th through Tuesday the 8th of September sees the swell drop to 2ft or less, with mostly clean but tiny conditions. Not worth a big mission.
The second week is pretty bleak. From around the 9th to the 17th, we’re looking at very small surf, mostly under 3ft, with a lot of onshore wind. The only notable mention is Wednesday afternoon, the 9th, where a clean 5ft S swell shows up with a light offshore wind, giving moderate energy (185), but it’s a one-off pulse that fades fast. After that, it’s back to tiny, weak waves – energy dropping to 13 or 18 by the 16th.
So, bottom line: Thursday the 3rd afternoon is your best bet, with Friday morning the 4th coming in a close second for the glassy conditions. The rest is a long gap of small, poor-quality surf. Get out there when you can, because it’s a long wait for the next proper swell.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 76 | 71 | 59 | 78 | 123 | 74 | 65 | 83 | 50 | 35 | 73 | 54 | 84 | 48 | 41 | 53 | 52 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 3:11PM3.04m | 3:46AM2.68m | 4:03PM3.01m | 4:45AM2.57m | 5:03PM2.97m | 5:52AM2.48m | 6:10PM2.94m | 7:05AM2.47m | 7:21PM2.96m | 8:15AM2.55m | 8:31PM3.02m | 9:19AM2.68m | 9:34PM3.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:57AM0.11m | 9:34PM-0.01m | 9:46AM0.20m | 10:32PM0.05m | 10:43AM0.30m | 11:36PM0.10m | 11:48AM0.37m | 00:47AM0.11m | 12:59PM0.37m | 1:58AM0.06m | 2:10PM0.30m | 3:03AM-0.03m | 3:15PM0.17m | 4:00AM-0.12m | |||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 17 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 76 | 71 | 59 | 28 | 123 | 74 | 65 | 83 | 50 | 35 | 73 | 54 | 84 | 48 | 41 | 53 | 52 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | ESE 7 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 3 | S 3 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 13 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 26 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | S 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | S 3 | NNW 2 | NE 4 | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — | — | S 2 | — | — | — | SSE 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 6 | 78 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 13 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 891 | 1341 | 688 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 439 | 792 | 42 | 120 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 92 | 42 | 92 | 439 | 306 |
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