Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,573 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer around Hikkaduwa.
Honestly, it’s a tough outlook for the next 16 days. The whole window is filled with onshore and cross-onshore winds from the west whipping up the water, and the surf quality is consistently poor. The first recommendation of the period is technically Tuesday, the 1st of September, but it’s not a good one. The whole run is a write-off with no real standouts.
We’re looking at Hikkaduwa (A-Frame). This is a beginner-friendly reef break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the south-west swell, and it works best with a south-west swell direction. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
The first week is a washout. From Tuesday the 1st through to Friday the 4th, we’ve got building swell but it’s all blown out. The wind is a moderate breeze from the west at 12–16 mph, either onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.” The swell is a mix of 5 ft to 7 ft from the south-southwest, with strong combined energy values (2366) early on, but it’s all messy. The period is between 13 and 16 seconds, so there’s some groundswell energy, but it’s just not working here with that wind. The swell is too big for beginners anyway, and the quality is so poor that even for experts, it’s not worth a look.
Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th see the swell drop to 3 ft–4 ft, but the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the combined energy drops to weak or moderate (404–513). Another pass.
The second week doesn’t get any better. From Monday the 7th of September through to the end of the window, the wind is still a moderate to fresh breeze from the west, mostly cross-onshore. The swell stays small, rarely topping 5 ft, and the combined energy is moderate (286–1543). The period is often long (15–16 seconds), but that doesn’t help with the wind ruining the surface. The afternoon of the 10th sees a long period of 19 seconds, but it’s still cross-onshore and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions.” The 16th of September shows a bump in swell to 6 ft from the west-southwest, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is onshore, making it a choppy, weak mess.
There’s nothing to recommend. It’s a 16-day gap with no decent surf. The setup here is exposed and the prevailing wind is just wrong for the whole period. If you’re a kitesurfer, the strong onshore winds and moderate swell might be interesting, but for paddle surfing, it’s a solid rest period. Forecasts can change, but it doesn’t look good from here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2748 | 2128 | 1671 | 1379 | 1095 | 1145 | 1355 | 1154 | 929 | 878 | 747 | 464 | 282 | 320 | 296 | 200 | 192 | 176 | 170 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:12AM0.68m | 4:04PM0.58m | 4:40AM0.65m | 4:26PM0.53m | 5:11AM0.60m | 4:46PM0.46m | 5:48AM0.53m | 4:58PM0.40m | 6:43AM0.45m | 4:06PM0.33m | 10:27AM0.41m | 1:06AM0.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:57PM0.32m | 11:29PM0.21m | 7:27PM0.24m | 5:23AM0.27m | ||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 2 | 9 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 |
2748 | 2128 | 1671 | 1379 | 1095 | 1145 | 1355 | 1154 | 929 | 878 | 747 | 464 | 282 | 320 | 296 | 200 | 192 | 113 | 170 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | W 8 | SE 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | W 5 |
62 | 47 | 47 | 36 | 55 | 54 | 37 | 34 | 49 | 41 | 24 | 22 | 83 | 40 | 159 | 133 | 135 | 176 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | S 10 | SE 9 | WNW 10 | W 10 | SE 9 | S 10 | — | — | WNW 11 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
17 | — | 30 | 20 | 34 | 47 | 38 | 8 | — | — | 12 | 24 | 37 | 82 | 38 | 142 | 60 | 59 | 51 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 4 |
143 | 191 | 186 | 168 | 178 | 132 | 68 | 62 | 36 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 211 | 859 | 211 | 722 | 740 | 211 | 211 | 739 | 55 | 211 | 739 | 20 | 650 | 740 | 55 | 650 | 739 | 739 |
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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.











