Is Higbee Beach good for swimming today?
Higbee Beach has BeachFinder Score: 90/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Higbee Beach
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Quick answer: Higbee Beach today
Higbee Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-NE, US. Today, compare water temperature 26°C, wind 8 km/h · E, uv 6.8, waves 0.5 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 90/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
26°C
Wind
8 km/h · E
UV
6.8
Waves
0.5 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Sep 3, 03:15 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 90/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Sep 3, 03:15 AM
Water temp
26°C
Air temp
23°C
Feels like
26°C
UV index
6.8
Wind
8 km/h · E
Gust 13 km/h
Waves
0.5 m
Current
1 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Higbee Beach
Higbee Beach offers a specific coastal destination in United States. Decide whether it works today from the arrival-time forecast, water status, access and warnings, not from a name or photo. A stable beach identity and a live swimming decision are different questions, and the page treats them separately. What do the stable sources establish? The linked Wikipedia background starts with “Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area is a 1 159-acre wildlife management area…” The recorded map position is 38.95900, -74.96490, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. For comparison, the location data places The Cove at about 4.2 km, Two Mile Beach at about 9.4 km and Kimbles Beach at about 17.4 km nearby; inspect live conditions instead of choosing only by distance. A practical answer needs one last update at the time of travel. The evidence of user intent emphasizes access hours, route constraints and the walk from transport; closures, visible flags and authority information at arrival; compare those factors with nearby beaches at the same time. Reopen the comparison if arrival is delayed, and let posted restrictions or safety instructions replace the earlier choice. Confirm the return plan as carefully as the arrival. Tide, darkness, weather and transport frequency can change the practical value of a remote option. Use official measurements where available and label uncertainty where they are not. A precise-looking score is not evidence for an undocumented facility or hazard.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Higbee Beach today?
26°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Higbee Beach today?
8 km/h · E. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Higbee Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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