Higgins Beach
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Surfing isn't allowed during the day 10am-5pm. Officially it's from May 15 -Oct 1 ... so you have to get there early in the morning or after 5pm. But on cool or rainy days you can usually surf all day with no problem. Great beach to visit from out of town. Other good spots in the area are Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough Beach
Location
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Beach parking off the access road $10. Oct 1- May 15 parking is available on local streets.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fast, Powerful, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast, East |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Kennebunk beach
3.58 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
TWO LIGHTS
17.56 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
Trayhan's
19.67 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |