
Surf Forecasts:
Higgins Beach surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with 47 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m 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 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Higgins Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and grubby for Higgins Beach. We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands for the first week or so. There’s a solid stretch from Wednesday the 5th right through to about Tuesday the 11th where you’d be lucky to find anything ridable. We’re talking tiny ankle-biters mostly under 2ft, with weak energy readings in the 12 to 52 range. The wind is mostly cross-on or cross, and a lot of it is coming from the south, which just chops up the surface. A few mornings show glass, like Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th, but with swell that small and periods around 6 seconds, it’s not going to be worth the paddle.
There’s a slight pulse of energy showing for Monday the 10th morning, with the combined energy hitting 52, but the swell is still only 2ft and the wind is cross. It’s not going to do much.
The gap in any real surf lasts until around the 18th of August. That’s a big stretch of nothing. But hang in there, because things finally start to change.
Around Tuesday the 18th, we finally see some proper swell push in. Early morning on the 18th, we’re looking at 3ft of SSE swell, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 118, which is a moderate amount of energy. The wind is cross-on from the south at 15 km/h, making it a bit bumpy, but there’s finally some size. That afternoon the swell builds to 3ft, energy up to 125, but the wind picks up to 25 km/h from the south, making it more crossed-on and choppy. It’s not perfect, but it’s the most surf we’ve seen.
Wednesday the 19th is the standout of this whole run. Morning brings 4ft of SE swell with energy at 141. The wind is cross from the SSW at 20 km/h, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy, but there’s push there. The afternoon sees the swell hold at 4ft, energy climbing to 168, but the wind freshens to 30 km/h from the south, creating some proper lumpy, cross-on conditions. That’s a lot of wind for waves that size.
One thing to keep in mind: this is all peaky, short-period swell (8 seconds). That tends to close out fast at beach breaks. Higgins is an exposed beach, and with that south in the wind, it’s going to be a bit of a battle. This might actually be a setup where the kites are having more fun than the paddle surfers, especially on Wednesday afternoon when that wind really gets up.
So, the long and short of it is: it’s mostly flat and frustrating for the first ten days, with a notable blank run from the 7th to the 17th. Then we get a couple of days of real, rideable, albeit a bit rough, surf around the 18th and 19th. That’s your window. Don’t hold your breath for perfection, but at least it’s something.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | S 3 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 4 | SSE 6 |
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30 | 41 | 30 | 47 | 21 | 21 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 26 | 16 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:05AM2.70m | 4:28PM2.95m | 5:00AM2.61m | 5:22PM2.97m | 6:02AM2.53m | 6:22PM2.99m | 7:10AM2.49m | 7:28PM3.03m | 8:20AM2.53m | 8:36PM3.11m | 9:27AM2.63m | 9:40PM3.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:55PM0.12m | 10:10AM0.16m | 10:50PM0.12m | 11:02AM0.23m | 11:50PM0.12m | 12:01PM0.30m | 00:57AM0.09m | 1:06PM0.32m | 2:06AM0.03m | 2:14PM0.28m | 3:12AM-0.08m | 3:19PM0.18m | 4:12AM-0.19m | ||||||
— | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
8:00 | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 |
20 | 41 | — | 47 | 21 | 3 | 31 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 10 | — | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | SE 8 | E 9 | S 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
24 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | S 6 | E 8 | E 11 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | — |
10 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | SSE 7 | SSW 5 | — | SSE 6 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 5 | S 4 | N 3 |
30 | — | 30 | 28 | — | 21 | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | 26 | 16 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 260 | 1335 | 559 | 449 | 1341 | 42 | 260 | 462 | 306 | 468 | 276 | 264 | 260 | 479 | 248 | 473 | 503 | 473 |
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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).
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.
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