
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with 1,071 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2PM. 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 | 2PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on offer for the Hikkaduwa area over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. We’re looking at a solid run of poor surf conditions, with a lot of wind and stormy weather to deal with. The first real glimmer of anything rideable doesn't show up until the 12th of August, so there's a big gap of over a week with nothing worth paddling out for. Until then, it's a write-off.
The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a wetsuit.
The only spot worth talking about is Hikkaduwa (A-Frame). It's a reef break, fairly consistent, and it likes swell from the SW. The problem is the wind. For days on end, we’ve got onshore and cross-onshore winds screaming in at 15 to 22 mph, creating lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell is there, but it's a mess. On the 1st of August, the swell jumps to 8 ft to 8 ft from the W with a short, weak period of 8 seconds, and strong wave energy (1688), but it’s all cross-onshore and lumpy. That’s big, ugly, and blown out – only for the experts if anyone’s crazy enough, and with the wind, it might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The 12th of August rolls around and things get a little more interesting. The morning of the 12th, we see a 3 ft swell from the S with a very long period of 21 seconds, and the wind finally drops to a gentle breeze, 9 mph, and is offshore. That long period swell is a groundswell, and it'll have real energy to it. The combined energy is strong at 1589. This is the standout, but it's only a marginal surf forecast, so don't expect perfection. The afternoon of the 12th gets a bit more size at 4 ft, but the wind swings cross-onshore and chops it up.
The 13th of August gives a similar story: 4 ft to 4 ft from the S with a 16-second period, and the wind is back offshore. The energy is still strong (1514 / 1482), but it's still rated as marginal. The onshore winds are a problem again by the afternoon.
So, if you're desperate, the 12th of August morning is the best bet. You'll get a clean, offshore window with a long-period groundswell from the south. It won't be perfect, but it’s the only real chance we’ve got for a decent paddle. The rest of the time? Save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 82mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
400 | 515 | 465 | 553 | 486 | 452 | 447 | 514 | 817 | 790 | 914 | 691 | 1014 | 997 | 636 | 375 | 551 | 1003 | 859 | 848 | 736 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:30PM0.63m | 2:54AM0.50m | 2:56PM0.66m | 3:21AM0.55m | 3:21PM0.67m | 3:48AM0.58m | 3:45PM0.67m | 4:16AM0.61m | 4:10PM0.64m | 4:44AM0.62m | 4:35PM0.60m | 5:16AM0.61m | 4:59PM0.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:55PM0.06m | 8:33AM0.09m | 9:17PM0.04m | 9:03AM0.09m | 9:39PM0.03m | 9:34AM0.10m | 10:03PM0.03m | 10:05AM0.11m | 10:26PM0.03m | 10:38AM0.14m | 10:51PM0.04m | 11:12AM0.17m | 11:16PM0.07m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | 4 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 33 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
400 | 293 | 253 | 553 | 486 | 452 | 447 | 514 | 817 | 788 | 674 | 537 | 515 | 431 | 229 | 206 | 175 | 318 | 859 | 848 | 736 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SE 10 | SSW 19 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 21 |
118 | 96 | 465 | 124 | 108 | 124 | 124 | 262 | 100 | 61 | 60 | 30 | 38 | 227 | 190 | 201 | 551 | 1003 | 75 | 55 | 258 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SW 20 | SE 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | S 11 | SSW 20 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SE 9 | S 8 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 8 | — | SW 24 | S 7 |
96 | 400 | 96 | 192 | 88 | 57 | 218 | 102 | 73 | 49 | 28 | 45 | 13 | 35 | 197 | 258 | 207 | 131 | — | 22 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | W 9 | W 6 | W 7 |
240 | 515 | 311 | 450 | 226 | 315 | 349 | 357 | 531 | 790 | 914 | 691 | 1014 | 997 | 636 | 375 | 471 | — | 430 | 267 | 387 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 210 | 859 | 650 | 859 | 859 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 336 | 210 | 170 | 191 | 170 | 170 | 204 | 204 | 170 | 211 | 170 | 170 |
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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.










