Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.12° N 80.11° E

Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) sea temperature is
28.3°C
0.9° 

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 27 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. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+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

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's be straight with you—this Hikkaduwa outlook is a tough one. We're looking at a solid 16-day window, and honestly, the surf is just not playing ball. The water's sitting at a warm 83°F, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year, but that's where the good news ends.

Right from the start, on Thursday the 27th of August, we've got a big SSW groundswell rolling in at 6ft with a very long 19-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 2783. Sounds impressive, but the wind is howling onshore from the west at 15 mph, and there's a risk of thunderstorms. It's just messy. The swell holds through the end of August and into early September, with waves consistently between 5ft and 8ft, and energy readings staying well into the thousands (like 3412 on Monday the 31st). But that onshore wind just won't let up—it's cross-onshore most of the time, creating chop and poor conditions. For a spot like Hikkaduwa (A-Frame), which is a reef setup that's fairly consistent, it's a real shame. The wind is coming from the west, which is directly onshore for this exposed SW-facing break, so forget about those clean A-frame peaks.

The whole first week is a write-off. There's a long gap of no good surf until we get to the second week. The swell drops off significantly from the 5th of September onward, with heights falling to 4ft or less and energy dropping to under 1000 (down to 256 by the 8th). The period also shortens, slipping to 10 seconds or even 9 seconds, which means less power and shape. Even on the 5th and 6th of September, when the wind finally eases to a gentle breeze on some mornings, the swell is just too small and weak to offer anything worthwhile. A few sessions on the 5th morning have a 4ft S swell with a 10-second period and light west winds, but the energy is a mere 433—it's barely moving.

From the 9th of September onwards, we're looking at tiny waves, 2ft to 3ft, with very long periods again (17 seconds on the 9th morning), but the wind is still cross-onshore or onshore. The energy is weak, staying in the 500s. It's just not going to happen. There's no standout period in the entire 16 days. The forecast is clear: poor surf conditions across the board. This is one of those stretches where the reef is just going to sit there flat and choppy. If you're into kite surfing, the persistent onshore wind and decent swell energy might get you going, but for a paddle surfer, there's nothing to chase. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's a hard pass.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
19
1.4
SSW
19
1.6
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
18
2.3
SSW
18
2.3
SSW
17
2.3
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2468
1346
1551
1191
1016
561
547
468
922
1381
1652
2325
3286
2918
2853
2128
1671
1257
988
1038
1223
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
20
W
20
W
20
WSW
20
W
20
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
20
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20
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20
W
20
WNW
20
W
25
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20
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20
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20
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20
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20
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Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
2:09PM0.64m
2:33AM0.59m
2:32PM0.67m
2:56AM0.64m
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
Low Tide
8:26PM0.04m
8:22AM0.08m
8:45PM0.02m
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
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6:03
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6:19
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6:15
 mm
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7
14
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12
4
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6
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5
Temp °C
28
27
27
27
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
Feels °C
29
28
29
28
29
28
28
28
29
29
29
28
30
29
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
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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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