Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,323 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 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. 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 | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Hikkaduwa.
Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. The surf is there, but the wind is just not playing ball. We’ve got a solid run of groundswell from the SSW, but for the next couple of weeks, it’s mostly a battle with a persistent onshore to cross-onshore breeze. The water temperature is sitting around 83°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real shot of size comes in on the weekend of the 30th and 31st of August. We’re seeing a SSW swell building to 5 ft - 5 ft, and by Sunday and Monday, it’s jacking up to 8 ft. That’s a lot of water, with a very long period of 18-19 seconds, so the energy is massive (combined energy values from 1777 to 3392). But the problem is the wind. It’s a steady 12-15 mph from the W, which is cross-on or onshore. That’s going to chop it up something fierce. The water is warm, but the conditions are going to be messy. For a beginner, that 8 ft wave is going to be way too much, and even for experienced surfers, the chop will make it a slog. The long period groundswell might line up nicely at a reef like A-Frame (Hikkaduwa), but with that wind, it’s more of a kite surfing show than a paddle session.
We roll into the first week of September, and the pattern doesn’t shift much. The swell drops back to a more manageable 5 ft to 6 ft, but the wind is still howling from the W at 12-15 mph. It’s a “poor surf conditions” call every single day. The period stays solid, between 14 and 16 seconds, so there’s plenty of push, but it’s just not clean. The combined energy is still moderate to strong (1002 to 2446), but it’s wasted. The only glimmer is a “marginal” window on Thursday, 3rd of September, with a 5 ft swell and 13-second period, but the cross-onshore wind is still there, making it a gamble.
The second week, from the 5th of September onward, the swell drops off significantly. We’re down to 3 ft - 4 ft, with period dropping to 10 seconds. That’s weak, short-period windswell energy (values between 318 and 490). The wind doesn’t give up, sticking to that W or WNW direction. The waves are small and choppy, and honestly, it’s not worth the paddle.
There’s no standout session in this 16-day window. The swell is decent to good in the first week, but the wind is a constant enemy. It’s a frustrating run for a spot that can handle a SW swell. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because this kind of run can’t last forever. But for now, leave the boards in the bag.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
547 | 468 | 922 | 1381 | 1652 | 2325 | 3286 | 3270 | 2748 | 2128 | 1671 | 1241 | 1110 | 1161 | 1099 | 1154 | 867 | 613 | 522 | 397 | 229 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:55PM0.67m | 3:20AM0.67m | 3:18PM0.66m | 3:46AM0.69m | 3:41PM0.63m | 4:12AM0.68m | 4:04PM0.58m | 4:40AM0.65m | 4:26PM0.53m | 5:11AM0.60m | 4:46PM0.46m | 5:48AM0.53m | 4:58PM0.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:50AM0.07m | 9:05PM-0.00m | 9:18AM0.07m | 9:27PM-0.01m | 9:47AM0.07m | 9:49PM-0.01m | 10:15AM0.10m | 10:12PM0.01m | 10:45AM0.14m | 10:34PM0.04m | 11:15AM0.19m | 10:57PM0.08m | 11:50AM0.25m | 11:19PM0.14m | |||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 |
547 | 468 | 922 | 1381 | 1652 | 2325 | 3286 | 3270 | 2748 | 2128 | 1671 | 1241 | 1110 | 1161 | 1099 | 1154 | 867 | 613 | 522 | 397 | 229 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 13 | S 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | W 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
39 | 272 | 307 | 210 | 206 | 56 | 14 | 119 | 61 | 64 | 46 | 52 | 38 | 40 | 74 | 24 | 24 | 68 | 72 | 61 | 59 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | W 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | — | — | WNW 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | S 6 | W 10 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | WNW 9 | S 21 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
155 | 37 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 69 | — | — | 25 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 36 | — | 33 | 66 | 9 | 57 | 55 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 5 | W 9 | W 5 | W 5 |
116 | 123 | 105 | 123 | 95 | 67 | 96 | 96 | 123 | 176 | 175 | 155 | 105 | 102 | — | 244 | 190 | 34 | 125 | 28 | 16 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 210 | 859 | 211 | 210 | 767 | 211 | 210 | 859 | 211 | 211 | 740 | 211 | 651 | 740 | 211 | 210 | 739 | 55 | 211 | 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.











