Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.12° N 80.11° E

Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) sea temperature is
28.3°C
0.9° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,323 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 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 31st Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s

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 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.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
19
1.4
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19
1.6
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
18
2.3
SSW
18
2.3
SSW
17
2.3
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
620
657
2468
1346
1551
1191
1016
711
547
468
922
1381
1652
2325
3286
2883
2853
2128
1671
1257
Wind (km/h)
20
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25
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20
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20
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20
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WNW
20
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WNW
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:10AM0.52m
2:09PM0.64m
2:33AM0.59m
2:32PM0.67m
2:56AM0.64m
2:55PM0.67m
3:20AM0.67m
3:18PM0.66m
3:46AM0.69m
3:41PM0.63m
4:12AM0.68m
4:04PM0.58m
4:40AM0.65m
Low Tide
8:09PM0.07m
7:54AM0.11m
8:26PM0.04m
8:22AM0.08m
8:45PM0.02m
8:50AM0.07m
9:05PM-0.00m
9:18AM0.07m
9:27PM-0.01m
9:47AM0.07m
9:49PM-0.01m
10:15AM0.10m
10:12PM0.01m
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6:03
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6:19
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Temp °C
27
26
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27
Feels °C
28
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28
29
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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.

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