Higgins Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.56° N 70.28° W

Higgins Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Higgins Beach sea temperature is
17.8° C
0.2° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with 65 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 11th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 11th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 11th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Higgins Beach. I’ll be honest with you, it’s a tough stretch ahead. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and uninspiring, with a whole lot of "poor surf conditions" in the forecast. We’ve got a solid gap of nothing worth paddling out for from now until the 20th of August. That’s over a week of small, weak, and often choppy slop, with the combined energy barely scraping into double digits most days - we’re talking 7 to 74 (weak energy) for the vast majority of that time. It’s a real bummer, but it happens.

The one glimmer of hope, and it’s the only true standout in this whole 16-day window, arrives on Thursday the 20th of August. The afternoon session is the pick. Higgins Beach is exposed to the swell, and we’re finally seeing a decent pulse of ESE swell, pushing about 5 ft. The combined energy jumps to 259 (moderate wave energy) which is a massive step up from everything else. Even better, the wind is set to swing NW at 9 mph, giving us a clean, light offshore flow. That’s the kind of wind that will put a nice face on those waves. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s not going to have the grunt of a groundswell, but the size and the clean wind make it the best on offer by a long shot. It’s still a beach break, so with the short period, expect some crumbly sections but it’s definitely rideable. The morning of the 20th might be worth a look too with about 6 ft, but the wind is looking cross, so it won't be as clean as the afternoon.

After that, it fades again. The 21st has some small, clean waves but the energy drops right back to 102 (weak), so it’s a real "might be worth a paddle if you’re desperate" kind of day. The rest of the 22nd is back to the small stuff.

So, to sum it up: you’re waiting a long time for a short window. The 20th of August afternoon is your best bet. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Stay patient, and keep an eye on that forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Sunday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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NW
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WNW
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High Tide
6:22PM2.99m
7:10AM2.49m
7:28PM3.03m
8:20AM2.53m
8:36PM3.11m
9:27AM2.63m
9:40PM3.21m
10:27AM2.76m
10:39PM3.29m
11:22AM2.89m
11:34PM3.33m
12:12PM3.00m
00:26AM3.31m
Low Tide
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
4:21PM0.06m
5:07AM-0.29m
5:17PM-0.04m
5:58AM-0.33m
6:11PM-0.11m
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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.

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