
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 6 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 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, checking the Sri Lanka bank – Hikkaduwa. Gotta lay it down plain: this 16-day stretch is rough. The swell is coming, no doubt about it, but the wind is a nightmare. Every single day has onshore winds – moderate to fresh breezes from the west or west-southwest – straight into the breaks. It’s going to be blown out, lumpy, and messy.
Starting Monday, 7 September, you’ve got a small 3 ft SSE swell with a 10-second period and weak energy (353). The onshore wind at 9 mph from the WSW kills it right from the start. Tuesday, the swell is still small at 3 ft, but it’s a long-period groundswell from the SSW at 16 seconds (energy 661). Still, the wind picks up to 12 mph, and there’s risk of thunderstorms – the surf is poor.
By Thursday, 10 September, the swell builds to 4.3 ft – 4.6 ft with periods up to 18 seconds, and the combined energy climbs into the moderate-to-strong range (1274 to 1316). But the onshore wind and thunderstorms carry on. Through the end of the first week, the size jumps. Friday 11 September sees 4.9 ft, and by Saturday 12 September we’ve got 6.6 ft – 6.9 ft of SSW groundswell with a 17-18 second period. That’s big energy (2634 to 2751), but the wind is still howling at 16 mph onshore. It’s just a washing machine.
The second week is more of the same. Sizes stay up – 5.6 ft on the 13th, hitting 8.2 ft on Monday 14 September. That 8.2 ft swell on the 14th is the biggest, but it’s a short-period wind swell (8 seconds) from the WSW. The combined energy peaks at 3203 on the afternoon of the 14th, and we finally get a “marginal” surf forecast – one of the few hopeful signs. After that, Tuesday 15 September through to 22 September, the wind stays relentless (16 to 22 mph), mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf is consistently rated “poor.”
Even though the swell is often over 5 ft or 8 ft, which would normally get the heart pumping, the wind ruins it. For a beginner-friendly reef like Hikkaduwa (A-Frame), the water temp isn’t given, but with that constant wind and storm threat, you’re looking at a chop-fest. The only spot here is Hikkaduwa, and there’s no real standout session. The 14th afternoon has a marginal tag, with a 5.2 ft SSW groundswell at 16 seconds, but the onshore wind means it’s a “maybe if you’re desperate” call. The best I can say is there’s plenty of energy, but it’s going unridden. If you’re into kite surfing, the consistent onshore wind and decent swell might actually be interesting – for paddle surfing, this is a two-week blank.
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) is fairly consistent for swell, but when it’s like this, you just wait. The long-period groundswell (over 15 seconds) means better-shaped waves in theory, but at a reef break with onshore wind, it’s a battle. Crowds are often there normally, but with conditions this poor, you’ll have it to yourself. The optimum swell is from the SW, and most of the swell is from the SSW – close, but not perfect.
Signing off – it’s a tough one. Hang in there.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
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200 | 160 | 163 | 280 | 412 | 334 | 275 | 268 | 206 | 404 | 1015 | 1134 | 1150 | 996 | 845 | 1719 | 2432 | 2488 | 1843 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:06AM0.30m | 12:16PM0.48m | 1:02AM0.40m | 12:52PM0.54m | 1:24AM0.49m | 1:22PM0.60m | 1:50AM0.58m | 1:49PM0.64m | 2:16AM0.65m | 2:15PM0.66m | 2:42AM0.69m | 2:41PM0.66m | 3:08AM0.71m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:23AM0.27m | 7:10PM0.18m | 6:35AM0.20m | 7:25PM0.12m | 7:16AM0.15m | 7:45PM0.07m | 7:49AM0.11m | 8:06PM0.03m | 8:18AM0.08m | 8:28PM0.00m | 8:46AM0.07m | 8:49PM-0.01m | |||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 11 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
200 | 160 | 163 | 143 | 188 | 193 | 217 | 184 | 184 | 245 | 1015 | 1134 | 1150 | 996 | 845 | 1199 | 2432 | 2488 | 1843 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
34 | 110 | 50 | 280 | 412 | 334 | 275 | 268 | 206 | 404 | 154 | 86 | 83 | 898 | 705 | 1719 | 98 | 78 | 73 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 11 | SW 24 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | — | — | — |
81 | 78 | 146 | 47 | 39 | 34 | 102 | 33 | 182 | 158 | 41 | 25 | 273 | 81 | 77 | 122 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
5 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 30 | 58 | 33 | 37 | 49 | 64 | 71 | 87 | 94 | 94 | 78 | 104 | 185 | 160 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 20 | 739 | 55 | 739 | 739 | 211 | 650 | 859 | 427 | 210 | 859 | 211 | 211 | 650 | 211 | 210 | 1836 | 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.










