Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.12° N 80.11° E

Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) sea temperature is
28.4° 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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with 1,241 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 21st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks. Gotta be honest with you, it’s a bit of a tough stretch ahead. The wind is mostly a pain, and the quality just isn’t there for a proper paddle.

First up, we’re looking at Hikkaduwa (A-Frame). The water temp is sitting around 83°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The real story is the constant onshore flow. From Monday the 20th, we’ve got a moderate cross-onshore breeze swinging in from the west at 12 mph, and it’s chopping everything up. Swell is coming from the south, but it’s wrapped up in a short period, meaning the energy is there – that combined energy reading is a solid 1884 – but it’s just messy. The morning shows a 4ft south swell with a short period, and the afternoon builds to 6ft, but it’s all cross-onshore and choppy. Not a good look.

Tuesday the 21st is more of the same. The wind eases a touch from the WNW at 12 mph, but it's still cross-on. The swell drops a bit to 5ft in the morning, and the period is still short. The energy is still moderate (1134), but the waves are just gonna be lumpy.

By Wednesday the 22nd, the swell drops further to 4ft and the period drops to 13 seconds. The energy is getting weaker (621). Still cross-on, still choppy. Honestly, this is looking like a kite-surfing setup more than a paddle session. The wind is strong and the waves are messy.

Thursday the 23rd, the swell drops right off to 3ft, and the energy is weak (451). It’s all poor surf conditions. The wind is still onshore for the morning, and it’s just not worth getting wet.

This pattern – cross-onshore wind, moderate chop, and poor surf quality – drags on for days. There’s a tiny bump in swell on the 29th of July with a 5ft wave from the west, but the period is terrible (10 seconds) and the energy is moderate (1093). The wind is still onshore. It’s just not clean.

The biggest swell of the window shows up on the 31st of July. We’re looking at a 7ft swell from the SSW with a 16-second period. That’s a serious groundswell, and the energy is very strong (2451). But here’s the kicker – the wind is still onshore from the west at 16 mph. For a reef break like A-Frame, that long-period swell needs clean conditions to really shine. With that onshore wind, it’s going to be a blown-out, bumpy mess. That’s a day for experts only, and even then, it’s going to be a battle.

The first few days of August keep the same story. Swell holds around 5ft to 6ft, but the wind is still onshore or cross-onshore. The period drops to 15 seconds, then 14 seconds, and the energy is strong (over 2000). But the quality is just not there. It’s a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions.

Bottom line: There’s no standout day in this 16-day window. The swell is there, but the wind is a persistent problem. The best chance for a decent session might be the morning of the 1st of August, with a 6ft SSW swell and a 15-second period, but the onshore wind is still a major issue. Keep your eye on the forecasts, but for now, I’d be looking for a cleaner window elsewhere.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.2
S
18
1.7
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16
1.3
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16
1.5
S
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
S
14
1.2
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.9
SSE
10
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SE
11
0.9
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
899
1564
858
957
834
618
488
473
344
177
163
201
217
211
229
290
302
394
396
341
269
Wind (km/h)
25
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20
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20
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
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20
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20
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15
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15
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Wind State
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on
High Tide
5:25PM0.53m
6:30AM0.53m
5:53PM0.47m
7:16AM0.49m
6:20PM0.40m
8:24AM0.45m
6:51PM0.33m
10:19AM0.43m
10:43PM0.29m
11:58AM0.45m
00:38AM0.31m
12:52PM0.50m
1:23AM0.36m
Low Tide
11:33AM0.22m
11:45PM0.10m
12:12PM0.26m
00:14AM0.14m
1:03PM0.29m
00:48AM0.18m
2:53PM0.31m
1:41AM0.21m
7:10PM0.26m
4:00AM0.23m
7:30PM0.21m
5:58AM0.21m
7:52PM0.16m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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