
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,217 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. 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 | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get it. Rusty here, looking at the next couple of weeks for our little slice of paradise.
I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a rough one. The whole 16-day window is a bust. We’ve got a relentless onshore flow from the WSW to W, and it’s not giving us a break. The wind is right on it every single day, and the waves are a mess. There’s nothing worth paddling out for.
The only break we’re looking at is Hikkaduwa (A-Frame). It’s a reef setup, fairly consistent, and usually loves a good SW swell. The water is sitting at 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. But that’s where the good news ends.
We kick off Thursday, September 3rd, with a solid 6ft SSW swell packing a ton of energy, but the wind is a howling 12 mph onshore from the WSW. It’s stormy, lumpy, and just plain ugly. That trend sticks. Through Friday and Saturday, the swell drops a little, but the wind stays on it. By Sunday the 6th, the swell is down to 3ft, and that afternoon delivers a weird 2ft swell with a super long 15-second period that’s got no push.
The wind doesn’t ease. It’s a constant 9-19 mph from the W or WSW. Later in the run, around Thursday the 10th, we see a bigger 5ft SSW groundswell with a 18-second period and massive energy, but it’s still cross-on and choppy. The swell sticks around 5ft through the 11th and 12th, but it’s all blown out. By Monday the 14th, we get the biggest spike – 7ft of SSW swell on the afternoon with a huge energy reading – but it’s still onshore junk. That’s a lot of water moving around with nowhere to go but messy.
From the 14th through to the 18th of September, we’re looking at 5ft to 6ft SSW swells, some with very long periods (16-19 seconds), but the wind never drops. It’s a grind of fresh breezes and stormy conditions. The afternoon of the 16th does have a 4ft swell with a 19-second period, which is incredibly long, but it’s weak energy and still onshore.
There are no standouts. No windows. This is a total blank run, and honestly, for this area, it’s not that unusual – the wind can just lock in like this. Don’t even bother waxing the board. Let the forecasts change, because this one’s a dud.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
929 | 775 | 747 | 520 | 277 | 308 | 254 | 200 | 190 | 176 | 163 | 196 | 163 | 280 | 412 | 330 | 275 | 334 | 257 | 530 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:46PM0.46m | 5:48AM0.53m | 4:58PM0.40m | 6:43AM0.45m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:57PM0.08m | 11:50AM0.25m | 11:19PM0.14m | 12:57PM0.32m | 11:29PM0.21m | 7:27PM0.24m | 5:23AM0.27m | 7:10PM0.18m | 6:35AM0.20m | 7:25PM0.12m | 7:16AM0.15m | 7:45PM0.07m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
929 | 775 | 747 | 520 | 277 | 308 | 254 | 200 | 190 | 154 | 163 | 196 | 163 | 181 | 185 | 175 | 184 | 188 | 234 | 178 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
49 | 41 | 23 | 22 | 98 | 82 | 172 | 133 | 137 | 176 | 22 | 57 | 50 | 280 | 412 | 330 | 275 | 334 | 257 | 530 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 11 | S 18 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | W 9 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | W 10 | SW 12 | W 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 13 |
— | — | 2 | 25 | 31 | 74 | 20 | 196 | 41 | 69 | 81 | 78 | 146 | 46 | 39 | 34 | 103 | 113 | 182 | 183 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 4 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 9 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 |
62 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 99 | 28 | 50 | 74 | 101 | 122 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 739 | 739 | 722 | 740 | 55 | 650 | 740 | 739 | 650 | 739 | 20 | 739 | 739 | 211 | 650 | 740 | 211 | 210 | 740 | 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.










