Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 188 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s goin’ on for Higgins Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with ya – this ain’t lookin’ good for a surf. We’ve got a real barren stretch ahead, with hardly any proper waves on the menu. The first real chance of somethin’ worth paddlin’ out for won’t come until late in the run, so you’re lookin’ at a long wait.
The main problem is the swell. For days on end, we’re stuck with tiny, weak waves – mostly under 2 ft – with poor conditions and cross-onshore winds messin’ it up. The combined energy barely gets into double digits, which tells you everything. Nothin’ worth a paddle.
There is a little glimmer on the 19th of July. That Sunday morning brings a bump from the SSE at 3 ft, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy finally climbs to 125 (moderate), and the wind is light and cross-onshore. It’s still not ideal, but it’s the best we’ve got. The water’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, sittin’ at 66°, so at least you won’t be freezin’ while you wait for a set.
Later that same day, the afternoon stays similar – 3 ft from the SE at 9 seconds, energy at 123, and light cross-onshore breezes. If you’re desperate, that’s your window. Don’t expect perfection, but it’s surfable.
The rest of the run? Nothin’ but small, weak, and choppy. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf, with scores zero across the board. It’s a tough one.
Hang in there, folks. It’s a quiet spell, but it won’t last forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 94 | 76 | 54 | 37 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 93 | 96 | 37 | 59 | 121 | 35 | 15 | 12 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 6:46PM2.99m | 7:26AM2.57m | 7:46PM3.08m | 8:32AM2.60m | 8:47PM3.19m | 9:36AM2.67m | 9:48PM3.30m | 10:38AM2.76m | 10:48PM3.39m | 11:35AM2.86m | 11:44PM3.44m | 12:29PM2.94m | 00:40AM3.42m | 1:22PM2.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:16AM0.10m | 1:25PM0.26m | 2:20AM-0.01m | 2:27PM0.22m | 3:23AM-0.14m | 3:29PM0.16m | 4:23AM-0.26m | 4:29PM0.07m | 5:20AM-0.36m | 5:27PM-0.01m | 6:14AM-0.41m | 6:23PM-0.06m | 7:06AM-0.40m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 |
 | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | 8:19 |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 94 | 46 | 54 | 37 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 121 | 35 | 15 | 5 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | 76 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | SE 5 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | N 3 | — |
| kJ | 19 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 93 | 96 | 37 | 59 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 137 | 42 | 306 | 306 | 254 | 254 | 559 | 447 | 447 | 559 | 560 | 560 | 2543 | 680 | 494 | 478 | 42 | 473 | 444 | 311 | 439 |
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