Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for us.

The long and the short of it: this 16-day window is a real bummer for surf. We’re looking at a solid stretch of nothing to get excited about. The only break on the radar is Hikkaduwa (A-Frame), a beginner-friendly reef break that’s fairly consistent. But the conditions just aren’t lining up.

Right now, on Wednesday the 26th of August, the wind is onshore at 12 mph out of the west, and the swell is a weak 4 ft from the SSW at a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined wave energy is a weak 1001. It’s a risk of thunderstorms, and the surf is rated poor. Not a good start.

Thursday the 27th, the swell bumps up to 6 ft in the morning, and the period stretches to a very long 19 seconds. The energy climbs to a strong 3214, but the wind stays onshore from the west at 12 mph. It’s still poor conditions. This pattern of onshore westerly winds and poor surf quality just keeps going, day after day. The swell size fluctuates between 4 ft and 8 ft, and the period hangs very long, but the wind is always onshore or cross-onshore, ruining any chance of clean waves.

There’s a long gap of days with no recommendations. The poor conditions are relentless. We see the same story through the end of August and into September. By the 31st of August, the swell hits 8 ft with a period of 18 seconds, and the energy is a very strong 3420, but it’s all cross-onshore and choppy. For the beginners that Hikkaduwa suits, this is too big anyway.

As we move into the first week of September, the swell drops a little, but the wind remains a constant problem. The period remains very long, which would be great for a reef or point break if the wind was offshore, but it’s not. The water temperature is sitting at 83° with a 2° anomaly, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re getting skunked.

The second week doesn’t offer any relief. The same story: onshore winds, poor surf. The swell stays small to moderate, and the energy drops back to moderate levels. The 8th of September shows a tiny 2 ft swell with a very long period of 20 seconds – that’s just a ripple.

In short, for the entire 16-day forecast, there are no good surf options. The wind is just not playing ball. It’s one of those stretches where you might as well leave the board in the shed. The area is not known for being blank like this for long, so forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to recommend.

Rusty.

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