Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.12° N 80.11° E

Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) sea temperature is
28.5° C
1.0° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, S swell with 1,564 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 20th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Well, mate, I'm gonna level with you. Looking at the whole 16-day window for Hikkaduwa, it's a pretty grim stretch. The onshore winds are relentless, blowing straight from the west, and that's messing up any chance of clean waves. The first week is a write-off, with barely a score worth mentioning. There's a bit of a pulse of energy around Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, but the wind is still on it, so it's only going to be marginal at best. The second week looks even more challenging, with wind picking up and the swell getting bigger, but it's all cross-on and messy. Honestly, it's a frustrating outlook for the area.

The only real chance to get wet is at Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) (Sri Lanka). This spot prefers a SW swell, and we do see some pulses from that direction. The water temp is sitting at 83.3°F, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Let's break it down. The first few days, from Friday the 17th to Sunday the 19th, are just poor. The swell is small, around 3ft, and the wind is onshore from the west at 12 to 16 mph. The combined energy is weak to moderate (between 528 and 699). Don't even bother.

Monday the 20th morning sees a jump in energy, with a 3.9ft S swell at 18 seconds, but it's still onshore. The combined energy is strong (1634). The afternoon gets a bit bigger, 5.6ft, but it's still onshore and marked as "marginal." That's your best chance in the first week. Tuesday the 21st is similar, with 4.9ft S swell and onshore wind, but again, it's marginal. The energy is still moderate (1106-1136).

After that, it just drops off into poor surf again through to the end of July. The second week, from the 29th of July onwards, the swell gets bigger. On the 30th of July, we see a 6.2ft to 7.2ft SSW swell, but the wind is cross-on at 16 mph, making it choppy and ugly. The energy is very strong (3510-3801). By the 31st of July, the wind picks up to 22 mph, making it a fresh cross-onshore breeze and lumpy. That's not surfable for a paddle board. The 1st of August is similar, with 6.6ft swell and strong onshore winds.

So, what's the standout? It's a tough call, but the best of a bad bunch is Monday the 20th of July. The morning has a 3.9ft S swell with a long period (18 seconds), and the combined energy is strong (1634). It's still onshore, but it's the only day in the first week that's even close to being worth a look. After that, it's a long stretch of nothing until the 30th of July, when the swell gets big, but the wind is so bad it's only going to be a messy, lumpy mess. For a beginner, the 5.6ft to 7.2ft swell on the 30th and 31st is too big, and for an expert, the wind is just too much. Honestly, this setup with the strong cross-onshore wind and bigger swell at a beach-reef setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.

Stay patient, mate. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's a quiet spell.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Energy kJ
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249
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:58PM0.65m
4:36AM0.59m
4:28PM0.63m
5:13AM0.59m
4:57PM0.59m
5:50AM0.57m
5:25PM0.53m
6:30AM0.53m
5:53PM0.47m
7:16AM0.49m
6:20PM0.40m
8:24AM0.45m
6:51PM0.33m
Low Tide
9:46AM0.11m
10:21PM0.03m
10:22AM0.15m
10:49PM0.05m
10:57AM0.19m
11:17PM0.07m
11:33AM0.22m
11:45PM0.10m
12:12PM0.26m
00:14AM0.14m
1:03PM0.29m
00:48AM0.18m
2:53PM0.31m
1:41AM0.21m
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Temp °C
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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).

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