Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 (Jul 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it, starting with the situation for Higgins Beach. It's a bit of a rough go for the next two and a bit weeks. This spot is a consistent, exposed beach break that needs a nice SE swell to really light up. Looking at what's coming, there are no strong, high-quality windows for paddle surfing.
The whole outlook starts with a long dry spell. From now right through to Tuesday, July 8th, the swell is tiny, mixed with onshore or cross-onshore winds, and the wave energy is weak. On Wednesday, July 9th, the swell bumps up to about 4ft with moderate combined energy of 181, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy, so not worth paddling out for. Even as the swell builds further on Monday, July 13th, reaching 7ft with a strong combined energy of 639, the onshore wind at 12 mph from the SE just kills it—this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The most noticeable spot in this whole stretch comes on Thursday, July 16th. The morning is messy, but by the afternoon we get a solid 5ft SSE swell with moderate energy at 201 and a clean cross-offshore wind from the north. That’s when the coast has a chance. The swell direction is a bit off the optimum, but it’s the most promising we get. It's still a marginal call, so don't expect perfection, but it's the best on offer for the whole period.
After that, Friday, July 17th offers some very ordinary, surfable waves with clean offshore wind—swell around 3-4ft from the SE and gentle offshore breeze from the WNW and NW. It’s rideable but nothing to write home about.
Everything else is weak, choppy, or just plain poor. The final few days up to July 21st have almost no energy to speak of. It's a frustrating forecast for Higgins Beach. Keep an eye on the charts—things can change. For now, Friday, July 17th and Thursday, July 16th afternoon are your best bets for a paddle.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 |
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 kJ | 25 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 60 | 223 | 181 | 164 | 122 | 84 | 59 | 160 | 33 | 31 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 29 | 42 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:13PM2.76m | 4:29AM2.70m | 4:59PM2.83m | 5:23AM2.64m | 5:50PM2.91m | 6:22AM2.59m | 6:46PM2.99m | 7:26AM2.57m | 7:46PM3.08m | 8:32AM2.60m | 8:47PM3.19m | 9:36AM2.67m | 9:48PM3.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:55AM0.14m | 10:20PM0.30m | 10:40AM0.18m | 11:14PM0.25m | 11:30AM0.22m | 00:13AM0.18m | 12:26PM0.25m | 1:16AM0.10m | 1:25PM0.26m | 2:20AM-0.01m | 2:27PM0.22m | 3:23AM-0.14m | 3:29PM0.16m | 4:23AM-0.26m | |||||||
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 | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 25 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 60 | 223 | 181 | 164 | 122 | 84 | 59 | 104 | 33 | 10 | 25 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 4 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | S 3 | ESE 7 | E 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 15 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | S 8 | E 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 5 | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 6 | — | S 5 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | SSE 5 | SSW 3 | S 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 22 | 160 | — | 31 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 42 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1976 | 1976 | 536 | 264 | 411 | 265 | 108 | 168 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 264 | 306 | 306 | 447 | 848 | 76 |
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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).
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