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Higgins Beach Surf Forecast

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Higgins Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
5.65s
Wind
17mph
S / Gusts 30mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.2ft @ 14sSE
Wind Swell
5.5ft @ 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

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 2-3ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions.

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

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with glassy conditions and fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

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

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

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

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

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 2-3+ft with a 5.65s swell period. Wind is S at 17mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
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.