Higgins Beach Surf Break

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Issued: 7 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
14.8° C

2.1°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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, S swell with 221 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Jun 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Higgins Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 15th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 15th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 14th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Fri
19
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
1.4
SSE
5
1.3
SSE
6
1
S
6
0.7
SSE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.5
S
8
1
SSE
4
0.9
SSE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.9
SSE
4
1.2
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
5
0.8
SSE
5
1.3
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
27
26
31
31
105
134
62
25
13
31
40
53
15
24
94
24
28
152
151
108
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
W
15
SSW
10
WNW
20
S
35
S
20
SSW
5
NE
15
NE
10
W
15
SW
20
S
10
W
15
S
25
S
25
SSW
25
SSE
40
SSW
25
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:09PM3.21m
9:53AM2.77m
10:05PM3.35m
10:51AM2.84m
11:00PM3.44m
11:47AM2.90m
11:55PM3.49m
12:43PM2.93m
00:51AM3.47m
1:39PM2.94m
1:48AM3.39m
2:35PM2.93m
2:46AM3.26m
3:32PM2.91m
Low Tide
3:41AM-0.18m
3:48PM0.10m
4:37AM-0.32m
4:43PM0.04m
5:32AM-0.42m
5:39PM-0.01m
6:27AM-0.46m
6:35PM-0.02m
7:22AM-0.44m
7:32PM0.00m
8:17AM-0.37m
8:30PM0.05m
9:12AM-0.26m
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:23
8:24
 mm
4
1
7
1
1
2
Temp °C
16
23
24
23
23
23
22
18
17
17
22
22
20
20
21
21
17
19
21
22
24
Feels °C
17
24
22
21
20
17
21
19
15
17
19
18
16
17
17
16
15
14
18
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.5
S
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.9
SSE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
SE
14
1.3
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
9
Energy kJ
29
27
26
31
31
12
12
55
25
13
31
9
53
11
3
1
4
8
152
151
108
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
S
4
0.1
S
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
6
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
E
6
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
19
18
17
5
1
6
12
10
21
4
4
3
5
9
1
4
8
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
8
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
1
8
4
5
5
8
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
S
2
1.4
SSE
5
1.3
SSE
6
1
S
6
0.3
SSW
2
1
SSE
4
0.5
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
4
1.2
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
5
0.8
SSE
5
0.7
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
3
Energy kJ
3
1
105
134
62
1
40
15
24
94
24
28
15
6
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
42
42
42
238
2100
1287
42
42
468
237
42
92
42
306
848
1293
982
608
42
42
42
Best forecast wave conditions in Maine
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
2
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
9
6
8
8
5
5
5
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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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