Higgins Beach Current Conditions Summary

Higgins Beach in Scarborough, ME is a beach break. Current conditions: 0.5 ft waves, s 5–10 mph (onshore), falling → low. Onshore wind all day making conditions choppy. Higgins Beach is a southeast‑facing stretch that picks up tropical storm and nor'easter swells. On SE swells the point holds bigger waves and offers longer rides; the beach peaks are fun for beginners and work best on mid tide. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.