Higgins Beach
Higgins Beach Surf Spot Details
| Wave Quality Rating | 3 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wave | Beach break |
| Direction of Wave | Right & left |
| Bottom | Sand |
| Difficulty | Beginners |
| Crowd Level | Can Get Busy |
| Hazards | none |
General Description
Waves vary from 1 foot to 6-8 feet
Bottom is sandy with a long slight sandbar running the length of the beach which makes nice waves when tide is high
It is rocky at the south end and there is a large rock in the middle of the beach that is submerged at high tide
Best in early fall
Popular spot with local surfers, kyakers and paddle boarders, but everyone is pretty friendly
General Info
How to get there
black point road ( rte 207 ) off route 1 south of portland
take 207 to 77 and turn onto ocean ave (off 77 about 1 1/2 miles north of 207)
Where to Stay
Higgins beach inn or in Portland
Access & Parking Info / Cost
limited parking along beach
Equipment Hire
Arleburg skin and surf on Rte 1
Surf Schools
none
When its Flat?
mid-summer, but storms will kick up the waves so that the swells are good a couple of days after a storm passes through
check out the web cam: www.higginsbeachproperties.com
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