Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,037 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. 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 | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a straight look at what we’re dealing with for Hikkaduwa over the next couple of weeks.
To be honest with you, it’s a rough run. We’ve got a solid 16-day window of forecasts, but the truth is there isn’t a single session in that whole stretch that I’d call good for a paddle. It’s a total blank run from the start right through to the 9th of September. That’s a long gap with no real recommendations, and that’s just how it goes here sometimes when the wind and weather patterns lock in.
We start off on Tuesday the 25th of August, and straight away it’s messy. Onshore winds from the WSW at 12 mph, with a risk of thunderstorms and poor surf conditions. The swell’s coming from the south at 5 ft with a long 15-second period, and combined wave energy is sitting at 1187 (moderate). That long period groundswell would be nice if the wind wasn’t blowing straight into it, but it is. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly.
Wednesday the 26th is the same story – WSW winds onshore at 12 mph, some clouds and storm risk. Swell drops a touch to 4 ft from the SSW, still a long 16-second period, energy at 1024 (moderate). It looks clean in theory, but that wind is going to spoil it.
Thursday the 27th sees a decent bump in swell to 6 ft from the SSW, period hitting 19 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell. Energy jumps up to 2877 (strong). For a spot like Hikkaduwa (A-Frame), this long period stuff can be good on the reef, but with a 16 mph onshore wind and risk of moderate rain, it’s a write-off. Over 5 ft here is already pushing it for beginners, and with that wind, only the experienced crew would be tempted and they’d be battling.
Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th just keep the same pattern: moderate breezes, onshore or cross-onshore, moderate to strong wave energy (1435 down to 813), but all with ‘poor surf conditions’ tagged. The swell drops back to 4 ft by the weekend, but that cross-onshore wind is chopping it up.
The closing days of August into the start of September don’t offer any relief. On the 31st, we actually have the biggest swell of the period – 7 ft from the SSW, 17-second period, combined energy at 2855 (strong). That’s expert territory size-wise, but the wind is still cross-onshore at 16 mph. It’d be a bumpy, unruly mess.
Tuesday the 1st of September has a fresh breeze of 19 mph with onshore wind and storm risk. The swell is 6 ft, strong energy at 2153, but it’s just not surfable.
Through the first week of September, the swell slowly fades. By the 6th and 7th, we’re down to 4 ft from the south with 10 to 11-second periods – weak energy, barely 500-600. The wind is still on it, and sessions are tagged as ‘poor’.
Finally, by Wednesday the 9th of September, we’ve got the smallest swell of the whole outlook: 3 ft from the SSE, 10-second period, only 466 energy (weak). And still, onshore wind at 16 mph.
So, bottom line: there are no standout days here. Not one. The water temperature is about average for this time of year at Hikkaduwa (A-Frame). This is just a long stretch where Mother Nature isn’t playing ball. Forecasts can always change, but as it stands, I’d leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
957 | 802 | 232 | 715 | 525 | 664 | 2468 | 1189 | 1498 | 1191 | 1016 | 711 | 547 | 468 | 922 | 1381 | 1652 | 2070 | 2546 | 2669 | 2402 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:20PM0.55m | 1:48AM0.46m | 1:45PM0.60m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:54PM0.11m | 7:26AM0.14m | 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 | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | 7 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | W 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
957 | 802 | 169 | 715 | 525 | 610 | 2468 | 1189 | 1498 | 1191 | 1016 | 711 | 547 | 468 | 922 | 1381 | 1652 | 2070 | 2546 | 2669 | 2402 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSW 19 | W 9 | SSW 13 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 22 | W 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | WNW 10 | SSE 9 |
102 | 96 | 136 | 73 | 84 | 664 | 57 | 192 | 71 | 55 | 54 | 18 | 37 | 272 | 350 | 299 | 299 | 132 | 114 | 31 | 64 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | S 24 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | WNW 9 | SSE 9 | W 8 | W 9 | SE 8 | WSW 9 | SW 20 | W 9 | SE 8 | S 16 | SE 8 | SW 12 | WNW 9 | SE 9 | S 11 |
47 | 15 | 232 | 11 | 155 | 33 | 84 | 80 | 51 | 56 | 15 | 25 | 101 | 38 | 11 | 20 | 11 | 69 | 29 | 12 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
81 | 71 | 25 | 225 | 215 | 268 | 262 | 257 | 105 | 108 | 111 | 125 | 128 | 128 | 148 | 153 | 128 | 108 | 130 | 115 | 124 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 751 | 751 | 427 | 210 | 740 | 211 | 210 | 739 | 211 | 210 | 859 | 211 | 207 | 342 | 211 | 210 | 859 | 211 | 204 | 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.











