Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.12° N 80.11° E

Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) sea temperature is
28.6°C
1.0° 

Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,171 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 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 12th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve looked over the charts for our little patch. Honestly, mate, it’s a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a bust for a proper paddle. We’ve got a solid run of poor surf conditions and onshore winds that just won’t let up, so there’s no real standout session to get excited about. The first few days are a washout, and the pattern of lumpy, stormy-looking surf just keeps rolling in day after day.

Let’s start with the only spot on the cards: Hikkaduwa (A-Frame). This is a reef break, good for beginners, and it’s fairly consistent, but it’s exposed to the swell. The water temperature is sitting at 84°, which is a normal 2° warmer than average for this time of year, so it’s not a shock.

The first sniff of something that gets a score comes on Saturday the 5th. The afternoon shows some clouds, with a 4 ft southerly swell, period of 10 seconds, and a combined energy of 507 (moderate). But the wind is a 9 mph onshore breeze from the WSW, and the wave comment says "marginal." That’s what we’re stuck with. It’s not clean, it’s a bit messy.

From Sunday the 6th all the way through to Saturday the 19th, it’s a long, grim stretch. Almost every single session is flagged as "poor surf conditions." The wind is mostly onshore from the W or WSW, ranging from 9 mph to 19 mph, and the swell is a mix of southerly and SSW. The periods get long, hitting 16 to 18 seconds at times, which is proper groundswell energy, but the wind and the storm risk just ruin the face. The combined energy jumps up into the 1000s and even 2000s (strong to very strong), but it’s all blown out. On the 10th, we see a 4 ft SSW swell with a 18-second period and 1340 energy, but it’s the same story: onshore wind and poor quality. Even the 7 ft swell on the 19th, with a 15-second period and 2473 energy, still only gets a "marginal" call because the wind is cross-on.

There’s nothing here that’s worth paddling out for. The whole 16-day window is a gap. If you’re a kite surfer, those strong onshore winds and solid swell might look interesting, but for a regular surfer, you’re better off doing something else. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a blank run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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10
0.9
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10
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
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0.9
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17
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18
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17
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16
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15
1.6
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14
1.4
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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196
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280
412
334
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268
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1535
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
SW
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15
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W
20
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High Tide
4:06PM0.33m
10:27AM0.41m
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
Low Tide
11:29PM0.21m
7:27PM0.24m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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