Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 20s period, SSW swell with 1,737 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 1.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM. 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 | 11PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it’s a tough stretch. From Friday afternoon right through to at least the end of the first week, we’re looking at a solid 7 to 8 days of nothing but poor surf. The wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, and the waves are just not surfable. Leave the board at home.
The first time it even looks close to surfable is Thursday, September 10th, at Hikkaduwa (A-Frame). A 4ft swell from the SSW with a very long 17-second period is coming in, but the onshore breeze will likely keep it messy. The energy is strong (1300), but don't expect any clean walls.
The swell builds through the second week. By Saturday, September 12th, we’re looking at a 7ft SSW swell, but with a moderate cross-onshore wind at 16 mph, it’s going to be choppy and lumpy. This pattern holds through the weekend and into the next week.
On Thursday, September 17th, there’s a 5ft SSW swell with a 16-second period – more power (1868), but again, the onshore wind messes with the quality.
The only real chance for a wave might be the 19th of September. We’ve got a 7ft SSW swell, and the wind is forecast to drop a little, to about 12 mph from the WSW. The water temperature is 84°, which is normal for the time of year. The wave energy is very strong (2349). But it’s still a marginal call. That size is for experienced surfers only, and the wind could still ruin it.
So, is there a standout? I can’t really give you one. This whole 16-day forecast is a write-off for clean, quality waves. If I was forced to pick a time to look, it would be the Saturday the 19th of September at Hikkaduwa (A-Frame). The swell is there, and the wind *might* be a little better, but don’t get your hopes up.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 528 | 277 | 308 | 302 | 200 | 160 | 176 | 200 | 196 | 163 | 280 | 412 | 334 | 275 | 268 | 257 | 394 | 1003 | 1020 | 1150 |
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 | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:49PM0.64m | 2:16AM0.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:49AM0.11m | 8:06PM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 528 | 277 | 308 | 302 | 200 | 160 | 154 | 200 | 196 | 163 | 177 | 193 | 205 | 201 | 184 | 234 | 208 | 1003 | 1020 | 1150 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 22 | 98 | 82 | 172 | 133 | 137 | 176 | 34 | 57 | 50 | 280 | 412 | 334 | 275 | 268 | 257 | 394 | 128 | 86 | 65 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | W 9 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | W 10 | SW 12 | W 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SW 24 |
| kJ | 11 | 42 | 20 | 20 | 196 | 42 | 69 | 81 | 78 | 146 | 47 | 39 | 34 | 102 | 126 | 182 | 183 | 41 | 39 | 273 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 9 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 20 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 123 | 34 | 40 | 43 | 60 | 72 | 128 | 182 | 170 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 740 | 20 | 739 | 739 | 20 | 650 | 739 | 55 | 650 | 739 | 55 | 722 | 740 | 427 | 210 | 859 | 342 | 210 | 740 | 211 |
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