Higgins Beach
Maine · United States
Beach break at a river mouthgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Maine's most popular spot. Best wind — N.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break at a river mouth |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from east — southwest |
| Coordinates | 43.5615, -70.277 |
FAQ
Is Higgins Beach good for beginners?
Yes, Higgins Beach works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Higgins Beach today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#maine/higgins-beach. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Maine
- Popham Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Fortune's Rocks — Beach break and reef, beginners and intermediates
- Wells Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Ogunquit Beach — Beach break, beginners
- Long Sands Beach — Beach break, beginners