Higgins Beach Surf Break

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Issued: 1 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
16.2° C

1.1°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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 122 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 1st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 1st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 30th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
1
SSE
6
0.6
S
6
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
23
30
30
29
26
25
82
23
23
22
21
21
21
21
24
22
13
13
12
13
Wind (km/h)
20
S
10
NNW
10
E
15
SSE
10
SW
15
SSW
15
S
5
WNW
15
E
15
ESE
5
S
10
S
15
SSE
5
SE
10
S
5
SSE
10
NW
15
ESE
15
SSE
10
SSW
20
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
11:11PM2.87m
11:53AM2.48m
11:49PM2.89m
12:30PM2.50m
00:25AM2.90m
1:05PM2.52m
1:01AM2.90m
1:40PM2.54m
1:37AM2.89m
2:16PM2.58m
2:16AM2.86m
2:52PM2.62m
2:56AM2.82m
Low Tide
4:58PM0.50m
5:41AM0.13m
5:36PM0.48m
6:17AM0.12m
6:13PM0.46m
6:52AM0.11m
6:49PM0.44m
7:26AM0.11m
7:26PM0.42m
8:01AM0.10m
8:05PM0.40m
8:36AM0.11m
8:47PM0.37m
9:14AM0.12m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:01
5:03
5:03
5:03
5:03
5:05
5:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:24
 mm
1
1
1
2
2
Temp °C
23
21
22
22
21
24
25
23
18
17
16
20
21
20
21
25
25
24
21
19
24
Feels °C
22
20
20
20
20
22
23
23
18
16
16
21
21
23
23
28
27
26
22
20
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SSE
4
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
1
SSE
6
0.6
S
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.5
S
4
Energy kJ
15
2
30
30
29
26
25
82
23
11
5
8
21
6
21
24
22
13
13
12
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
25
23
11
4
3
10
9
9
23
22
21
21
2
2
2
2
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.2
S
4
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
E
3
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
S
7
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
10
1
9
1
2
1
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
S
3
0.8
SSE
4
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
SSE
4
0.5
SSE
3
0.5
S
4
0.6
S
4
Energy kJ
26
2
2
1
24
2
8
6
8
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
996
178
260
306
92
447
1976
42
248
1341
352
306
1341
306
254
2936
1770
582
433
1759
2868
Best forecast wave conditions in Maine
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
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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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