Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,308 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) this week:
The surf forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame). I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next 16 days are a tough watch. The whole pattern is blown out with persistent winds coming from the wrong direction and a lot of stormy weather, with only a couple of clean moments. Water temp is a touch warmer than usual, sitting around 84°F.
The forecast kicks off Monday the 14th of September, and it’s grim from the jump. A stiff 16 mph cross-onshore wind, a 4ft swell from the SSW with a long 18-second period (that’s deep ocean groundswell), and the combined energy is a hefty 1648 (strong). All that power and nowhere to go – it’s poor surf. The same vibe holds through Tuesday and into Wednesday morning: onshore wind, messy water, and solid energy readings over 1400 just wasted.
Then, on Wednesday the 16th of September afternoon, the wind completely shuts down. It goes glassy, barely a puff of air. The swell holds at 4ft from the SSW with that dreamy 18-second period, and the energy is still strong at 1440 (moderate to strong). That afternoon is the only real standout – absolutely perfect conditions for experienced surfers. If you can hit that session, that’s your window.
After that, it’s back to square one. Thursday the 17th through the weekend is all 12-16 mph winds, heavy rain risks, and crap conditions. The swell actually builds – Saturday the 19th sees 6ft to 7ft SSW swell with energy over 2100 (very strong) – but the wind just kills it again. By Monday the 21st, winds are up to 19 mph. The surf hangs around but it’s all poor.
The second week doesn’t get much better. From the 23rd of September, the swell fades, dropping under 3ft by the 24th, and energy levels fall under 1000 (weak to moderate). Winds stay stubbornly on or cross-onshore. There’s a bit of a pulse on the 27th of September morning – 6ft SSW swell with a 19-second period shooting the energy up to 3099 (very strong) – but it’s cross-on and messy again. A frustrating outlook overall. That glassy Wednesday afternoon is the one to aim for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 88mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 790 | 847 | 988 | 1163 | 1031 | 778 | 622 | 697 | 590 | 1107 | 800 | 752 | 433 | 497 | 1733 | 1943 | 2032 | 2007 | 1613 | 1277 | 913 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:30PM0.61m | 3:58AM0.67m | 3:53PM0.56m | 4:21AM0.62m | 4:12PM0.51m | 4:44AM0.57m | 4:28PM0.45m | 5:06AM0.50m | 4:33PM0.39m | 5:28AM0.44m | 4:11PM0.34m | 6:00AM0.37m | 4:15AM0.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:36AM0.07m | 9:31PM-0.01m | 9:59AM0.09m | 9:52PM0.02m | 10:22AM0.11m | 10:12PM0.05m | 10:45AM0.15m | 10:30PM0.09m | 11:09AM0.20m | 10:45PM0.14m | 11:37AM0.26m | 10:43PM0.20m | 8:21PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | 2 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 27 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 474 | 847 | 988 | 1163 | 1031 | 778 | 210 | 563 | 234 | 1107 | 800 | 752 | 433 | 336 | 1733 | 1943 | 2032 | 2007 | 1613 | 1277 | 913 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 17 |
| kJ | 790 | 307 | 8 | 8 | 117 | 388 | 622 | 697 | 396 | 64 | 36 | 21 | 228 | 497 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 53 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 24 | SSW 22 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | — | S 17 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 19 | 19 | 11 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 596 | 3 | 590 | 18 | 45 | 98 | 15 | 9 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 53 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 6 | W 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 365 | 623 | 574 | 338 | 247 | 236 | — | 177 | 56 | 349 | 227 | 91 | 115 | 158 | 175 | 150 | 175 | 145 | 276 | 421 | 478 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 336 | 170 | 20 | 170 | 1127 | 170 | 20 | 0 | 336 | 650 | 211 | 20 | 210 | 211 | 211 | 211 | 211 | 211 | 211 | 210 | 1068 |
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