Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.12° N 80.11° E

Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 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, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,795 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11AM. 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 Powerful11AM (Sat 12th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s have a look at this. I’m Rusty, and I’m looking at the outlook for the Hikkaduwa area.

Straight up, I’ve got to be honest with you. This 16-day window is a tough one for us here in Hikkaduwa. The forecast is pretty much a blank run of poor surf conditions with onshore winds, especially from the west. The only break on the cards is Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) , a reef setup that’s usually fairly consistent, but it’s going to be a struggle. The water temp is sitting at 84°F, which is about normal for this time of year, but that’s where the good news ends.

We’re looking at a gap of surf that’s essentially not worth paddling out for until the very end of the period. The first few days are a write-off. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th have poor surf with moderate WSW winds blowing onshore, and swell around 3 ft to 4 ft from the south. The energy is there – around 400 to 600 (moderate) – but it’s messy. The wind keeps up, and by the 10th of September, we start seeing some bigger numbers. On Thursday the 10th, the swell builds to 4 ft to 5 ft from the SSW with a long period of 17-18 seconds, but it’s still onshore wind from the west. The energy is strong (1290-1396), but the quality is poor.

The swell keeps climbing through the second week. By Saturday the 12th of September, we’re looking at 6 ft to 7 ft SSW swell with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s a lot of juice (2716-3228), and period over 15 seconds means it’s groundswell. For a reef break like A-Frame, that’s *usually* a good thing, but with the wind still blowing onshore from the west at 16 mph, it’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The biggest swell of the run hits on Wednesday the 16th of September, with 7 ft SSW swell and a 17-18 second period. The combined energy is massive (4019-3109), but it’s still accompanied by onshore winds. For experts only, and even then, it’s going to be a session of survival.

There is one tiny flicker of hope. On Saturday the 19th of September, we get a "some clouds" morning with 6 ft SSW swell, but the wind is still onshore. The afternoon shows a "marginal" call with a cross-onshore wind. It’s not good. The very last day, Sunday the 20th, the swell drops to 3 ft to 4 ft, but the period is a very long 18-19 seconds. The wind is cross-onshore again. The forecast is poor right through.

So, the bottom line? There are no standouts. The conditions are consistently blown out. The area is fairly consistent, so it’s a bit of a tough run, but forecasts can change. For now, I’d sit this one out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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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
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
7:49AM0.11m
8:06PM0.03m
8:18AM0.08m
8:28PM0.00m
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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).

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