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Higgins Beach Surf Forecast

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Higgins Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.9s
Wind
12mph
S / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.3ft @ 14sSE
Wind Swell
4.8ft @ 6sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Higgins Beach is a charming sandy break tucked along the southern Maine coastline near Scarborough, offering mellow rolling waves that are well-suited for beginners and longboarders. Facing nearly due north into Casco Bay, this spot picks up northeast and east swells that wrap around the headlands to produce fun, manageable surf. Maine's cold water and rugged coastal character give Higgins Beach a raw, uncrowded feel compared to more popular breaks further south, rewarding dedicated surfers willing to suit up in thick neoprene.

Cold waterRip currentsRocks near edgesFogBoat traffic in Casco Bay

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Higgins Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Higgins Beach?
The current wave height at Higgins Beach is 1-2ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is S at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Higgins Beach surf forecast?
Our Higgins Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.