
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,154 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM. 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 | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, Rusty here. Let’s call it like it is: the next sixteen days around Hikkaduwa are a total bust for any decent surf. There’s no window where things line up, and the wind just won’t let up.
From the get-go on Thursday the 3rd, the ocean’s got a lot of power – a strong to very strong combined swell energy of 1299, with waves hitting 6 feet from the SSW. But the wind’s blowing straight onshore from the WSW at 12 mph, so the surface is going to be a total washout. That pattern sticks around. Every single morning and afternoon from the 3rd right through the 18th is plagued by stormy rains and either onshore or cross-onshore winds.
The surf at Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) – that beginner-friendly reef – will be a letdown. The swell is hanging around, moving between 3 feet and 6 feet, but the water’s a warm 83°, which is about normal for this time of year. With the wind being a constant problem, the wave quality is just poor. The swell periods are mostly from the SSW, bouncing from a short 10 seconds up to a very long 22 seconds, which would be a treat for a point or reef, but with the wind ruining it, it’s just a choppy, lumpy mess.
There aren’t any flat spells, just day after day of poor, blown-out conditions. To be honest, this whole setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The winds are fresh to moderate, and the swell has enough juice to get moving, but for a surfer, it’s a long, blank run. Don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but this one looks stubborn.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
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1154 | 929 | 775 | 747 | 520 | 277 | 308 | 254 | 196 | 160 | 150 | 163 | 157 | 159 | 280 | 412 | 330 | 344 | 334 | 257 | 394 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:46PM0.46m | 5:48AM0.53m | 4:58PM0.40m | 6:43AM0.45m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:15AM0.19m | 10:57PM0.08m | 11:50AM0.25m | 11:19PM0.14m | 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 | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | 4 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
1154 | 929 | 775 | 747 | 520 | 277 | 308 | 254 | 196 | 160 | 150 | 163 | 157 | 159 | 153 | 205 | 205 | 184 | 188 | 208 | 168 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | W 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
54 | 49 | 41 | 23 | 22 | 83 | 82 | 172 | 133 | 135 | 78 | 81 | 78 | 71 | 280 | 412 | 330 | 344 | 334 | 257 | 394 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | W 11 | S 18 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 13 |
34 | — | — | 2 | 25 | 33 | 74 | 20 | 196 | 42 | 40 | 22 | 149 | 146 | 48 | 41 | 23 | 21 | 65 | 182 | 183 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
57 | 62 | 43 | 54 | 42 | 32 | 41 | 38 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 96 | 20 | 20 | 31 | 40 | 41 | 77 | 80 | 108 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 740 | 342 | 722 | 740 | 55 | 650 | 740 | 211 | 650 | 739 | 739 | 650 | 739 | 427 | 650 | 749 | 211 | 211 | 211 | 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.










