Higgins Beach Surf Break

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Issued: 7 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
15.5° C

1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Higgins Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Higgins Beach surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSE swell with 172 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 19th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 19th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
7
1
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
8
0.9
S
8
0.5
S
5
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
9
0.9
S
4
0.6
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
5
1.2
SE
7
0.9
SE
6
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.8
SSE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
263
101
77
108
14
14
11
16
24
17
7
24
135
66
78
70
49
37
28
33
26
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
25
W
20
W
20
WSW
25
NW
20
NW
10
W
5
SSW
10
SE
5
NNE
15
E
10
ESE
15
N
5
NNE
10
S
10
NW
10
ESE
15
SE
10
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:46AM3.26m
3:32PM2.91m
3:45AM3.09m
4:29PM2.89m
4:45AM2.91m
5:26PM2.86m
5:47AM2.74m
6:23PM2.83m
6:50AM2.60m
7:18PM2.81m
7:51AM2.51m
8:11PM2.80m
8:49AM2.46m
Low Tide
8:30PM0.05m
9:12AM-0.26m
9:30PM0.12m
10:08AM-0.12m
10:32PM0.19m
11:04AM0.03m
11:36PM0.25m
12:00PM0.18m
00:39AM0.28m
12:56PM0.31m
1:40AM0.28m
1:51PM0.41m
2:38AM0.26m
2:44PM0.48m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
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8:23
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:25
8:25
8:25
 mm
3
2
3
1
3
2
1
Temp °C
20
21
25
21
18
19
17
20
19
17
15
15
15
20
19
20
21
20
19
17
18
Feels °C
17
17
21
19
12
15
14
19
17
17
14
14
14
20
18
19
20
18
18
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
7
1
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
8
0.1
SE
13
0.5
S
5
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.6
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.1
SE
11
1.2
SE
7
0.9
SE
6
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
4
Energy kJ
263
101
77
7
13
14
11
16
6
17
7
5
135
66
78
70
49
37
28
17
26
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.3
SSE
8
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
E
11
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
Energy kJ
8
7
7
7
14
1
6
6
3
5
5
2
6
1
9
10
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
4
4
4
4
7
7
6
2
3
6
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
W
3
0.9
S
8
0.5
W
3
0.4
NW
3
0.9
S
4
0.4
S
4
0.7
SSE
5
0.6
S
4
0.6
SE
6
Energy kJ
11
4
1
108
5
2
24
6
24
10
33
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
137
76
468
240
758
260
264
260
439
311
449
428
84
42
276
42
260
848
439
352
992
Best forecast wave conditions in Maine
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
6
7
9
7
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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.

Higgins Beach is 9 km (6 miles) from South Portland Gardens. If you plan a vacation in Maine, look for hotels and other accommodation in South Portland Gardens. South Portland Gardens has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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