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Higgins Beach Surf Forecast, Maine

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Higgins Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.35s
Wind
7mph
ENE / Gusts 12mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
3.1ft @ 8sSSE
Wind Swell
2.2ft @ 4sE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Fair

Skip the dawn patrol — 2-3ft and fair early on. Later in the day looks more promising — 3-4ft and fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|4-6mph S
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 8s with moderate NNE wind around 10mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|9-11mph NNE
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Higgins Beach Surf 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

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

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 8.35s swell period. Wind is ENE at 7mph. 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Higgins Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Higgins Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 3.1ft SSE primary swell at 8s, a 2.2ft E wind swell swell at 4s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Higgins Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Higgins Beach is Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 4ft waves, a 6.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.