
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,517 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 2PM. 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 | 2PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
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 our way down at Hikkaduwa.
To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat for any proper surfing. The swell sticks around, but it's all messy, with poor conditions and strong onshore winds for the most part. Honestly, the ocean looks more like a washing machine than a surf break through this whole run.
For the first weekend, starting Friday the 11th, we've got some size with 5ft to 7ft SSW swells wrapping in, but the wind is howling from the west at 12 mph right on it. That's not going to give us anything clean. There's moderate wave energy (2035) in the morning, but with those onshore winds and a storm risk, it's a pass. This pattern sticks right through Saturday and Sunday, with the wind picking up to cross-onshore, making things choppy and lumpy. By Monday the 14th, the swell drops a bit to around 4ft to 4ft, but it's still a write-off.
The middle of next week doesn't get any better. Tuesday the 15th to Wednesday the 16th keeps those same onshore and cross-onshore winds from the west-northwest, gusting up to 19 mph, making it fresh and lumpy. The wave energy is moderate but the quality is just not there for a surfboard.
The real kicker is that from Thursday the 17th all the way through to Saturday the 26th of September, everything is flagged as poor surf conditions. The swell stays in the 5ft to 8ft range, with a period dropping to a short, weak 8 seconds by the 22nd, and the wind just won't quit. By the time we get to the 22nd and 23rd, the swell is 8ft from the west, but with a period of only 8 seconds and a fresh breeze straight onshore, it's only going to be messy and blown out. That's not for the paddle crew. Frankly, with that much wind and consistent swell, the whole setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than for a traditional paddle session.
Water temp has been running about 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won't be feeling that warmth while you're getting sandblasted on the beach.
Bottom line: there isn't a single standout day in this 16-day window. We've got a run of poor conditions that starts immediately and doesn't let up. It's one of those blank runs that can happen here. I'd say leave the boards at home for now, wait for the forecasts to change, because it tends not to stay poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 92mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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996 | 845 | 1719 | 2404 | 2488 | 2048 | 1415 | 1125 | 911 | 790 | 847 | 988 | 1028 | 899 | 767 | 622 | 697 | 590 | 1107 | 800 | 687 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:15PM0.66m | 2:42AM0.69m | 2:41PM0.66m | 3:08AM0.71m | 3:06PM0.64m | 3:33AM0.70m | 3:30PM0.61m | 3:58AM0.67m | 3:53PM0.56m | 4:21AM0.62m | 4:12PM0.51m | 4:44AM0.57m | 4:28PM0.45m | 5:06AM0.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:28PM0.00m | 8:46AM0.07m | 8:49PM-0.01m | 9:12AM0.07m | 9:10PM-0.02m | 9:36AM0.07m | 9:31PM-0.01m | 9:59AM0.09m | 9:52PM0.02m | 10:22AM0.11m | 10:12PM0.05m | 10:45AM0.15m | 10:30PM0.09m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 16 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
996 | 845 | 1067 | 2404 | 2488 | 2048 | 1415 | 1125 | 911 | 790 | 847 | 988 | 1028 | 899 | 767 | 156 | 563 | 468 | 1107 | 800 | 687 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | WSW 7 | W 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SSW 22 | SSW 9 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 6 | SSW 21 | SW 20 |
898 | 573 | 1719 | 210 | 142 | 71 | 65 | 68 | 248 | 368 | 307 | 19 | 45 | 82 | 388 | 622 | 697 | 590 | 100 | 45 | 97 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | SSW 20 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 11 | S 24 | SSE 9 | SW 21 | SE 9 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 |
79 | 77 | 96 | 84 | 73 | — | — | 78 | 52 | 30 | 88 | 11 | 8 | 117 | 3 | 596 | 3 | 8 | 50 | 45 | 75 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | W 6 | WSW 6 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 |
62 | 91 | 176 | — | — | 118 | 121 | 144 | 408 | 321 | 554 | 675 | 477 | 265 | 278 | — | 86 | 140 | — | 135 | 157 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1068 | 956 | 55 | 1127 | 1518 | 211 | 1127 | 1127 | 170 | 336 | 956 | 20 | 20 | 860 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 210 | 859 | 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.










