
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,517 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) in the next 16 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Water temp is sitting at 84°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be in for a warm session.
Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day window, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough run for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame). The forecast is full of strong onshore winds, a lot of cross-onshore chop, and risk of thunderstorms popping up nearly every day. The swell is there, but the conditions are just not playing ball.
The first real chance to even think about paddling out is Thursday the 10th of September, but even then it’s a marginal call with a 5ft SSW swell and a classic long period of 17 seconds. The wind is onshore at 9 mph, and there’s a risk of t-storms. The combined energy is strong (1550), but the onshore wind will mess it up. That pretty much sets the tone for the next week.
We get a bit of a break in the wind on Thursday the 17th of September. The morning session has light winds, only 3 mph, with a 5ft SSW swell and a 16-second period. The combined energy is still solid (1246). It’s still a marginal call, but with the wind so light, that’s your best chance to find something clean. It’s not a standout, but it’s the closest we get to good surf in the whole period. After that, the wind cranks back up.
From the 19th of September onwards, the swell actually gets bigger, pushing up to 6ft and even 8ft by the 22nd. But the period drops to 8 seconds or less, which is short-period windswell, and the wind is strong and cross-onshore at 19 mph. That’s junk. It’s not surfable for a paddle board. Honestly, with that much wind and that kind of energy, the setup at a reef break like Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The last few days of the run, from the 23rd to the 25th, are more of the same: strong onshore winds, short period, messy conditions. The wave energy is dropping off, too. It’s a long gap from the 17th to the end with no real recommendations.
Best bet: If you’re desperate, try Thursday the 17th of September morning for the lightest winds. Otherwise, it’s a blank run for the rest of the window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 103mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1284 | 1150 | 996 | 845 | 1719 | 2404 | 2488 | 2072 | 1415 | 1110 | 857 | 790 | 847 | 1305 | 1028 | 911 | 874 | 714 | 697 | 590 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:16AM0.65m | 2:15PM0.66m | 2:42AM0.69m | 2:41PM0.66m | 3:08AM0.71m | 3:06PM0.64m | 3:33AM0.70m | 3:30PM0.61m | 3:58AM0.67m | 3:53PM0.56m | 4:21AM0.62m | 4:12PM0.51m | 4:44AM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:06PM0.03m | 8:18AM0.08m | 8:28PM0.00m | 8:46AM0.07m | 8:49PM-0.01m | 9:12AM0.07m | 9:10PM-0.02m | 9:36AM0.07m | 9:31PM-0.01m | 9:59AM0.09m | 9:52PM0.02m | 10:22AM0.11m | 10:12PM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 14 | 9 | 14 |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
1284 | 1150 | 996 | 845 | 1199 | 2404 | 2488 | 2072 | 1415 | 1110 | 857 | 553 | 847 | 1305 | 1028 | 911 | 874 | 714 | 555 | 468 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
106 | 103 | 898 | 573 | 1719 | 310 | 202 | 70 | 65 | 49 | 248 | 790 | 561 | 20 | 8 | 117 | 388 | 596 | 697 | 590 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 25 | SW 24 | WNW 6 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | SSW 20 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | S 24 | SSW 22 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 |
96 | 273 | 51 | 77 | 96 | 94 | 73 | — | — | 78 | 38 | 30 | 19 | 11 | 45 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 56 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WSW 5 | WNW 6 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 |
64 | 58 | 37 | 37 | 91 | 36 | — | 169 | 181 | 293 | 397 | 449 | 416 | 382 | 437 | 642 | 139 | 155 | 142 | 80 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 859 | 859 | 650 | 1338 | 55 | 1193 | 1068 | 342 | 1351 | 1522 | 55 | 342 | 859 | 20 | 170 | 740 | 210 | 204 | 210 | 211 |
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Information about the Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hikkaduwa (A-Frame)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.










