Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, SSW swell with 3,650 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks for Hikkaduwa.
Honestly, the outlook is a bit of a grind, and we’ve got a slow start. The first few days are a write-off with a messy cross-onshore wind and a risk of t-storms right through the weekend. The swell is there, but it’s just not clean.
We finally start to see some potential kick in around Monday the 18th of August. The swell picks up significantly, but it’s coming from the SSW with a long period, around 19 seconds. That’s a deep ocean groundswell, which means better shape and more energy, but it can be a bit tricky on a beach break. The wind is still a cross-onshore, so it’s lumpy. The energy is building, hitting around 4053 (very strong) on Monday morning, but it’s not clean.
The real standout, if you’re a capable surfer, looks to be the Thursday the 21st of August. The swell is still solid at 5ft from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds, and crucially, the wind finally swings to be onshore. It’s still a moderate breeze, but it’s a more workable direction. The energy is moderate at 1362. The water is a pleasant 82°, about normal for this time of year.
It’s a tricky call, but the best of a dicey bunch is the stretch from the 21st. The main break to focus on is Hikkaduwa (A-Frame), a reef setup that needs that SSW swell. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but it’s often crowded, so expect company. The swell is a little too big for beginners, but it's a good size for a rippable reef.
The second week is a bit of a mixed bag too. We see another pulse of energy around the 25th and 26th of August, with a 6ft SSW swell and a solid 17-second period, but the wind is a question mark. It’s a promising setup but less certain, so keep an eye on it.
All in all, it’s a waiting game for a clean window. The surf is going to be there, but the wind is making it a chore. If you’re a paddle surfer, patience is key. For the kite crew, the strong cross-onshore winds and solid swell might actually be more interesting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | W 9 | SSE 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 291 | 236 | 218 | 261 | 263 | 303 | 236 | 187 | 269 | 292 | 313 | 284 | 415 | 887 | 1397 | 3650 | 3463 | 3432 | 2964 | 2048 | 2943 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:39PM0.67m | 3:07AM0.62m | 3:07PM0.68m | 3:38AM0.66m | 3:34PM0.67m | 4:08AM0.66m | 4:00PM0.64m | 4:36AM0.65m | 4:24PM0.59m | 5:04AM0.61m | 4:47PM0.53m | 5:31AM0.56m | 5:05PM0.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:00PM0.02m | 9:03AM0.08m | 9:24PM0.00m | 9:33AM0.09m | 9:48PM-0.00m | 10:02AM0.11m | 10:11PM0.01m | 10:29AM0.14m | 10:33PM0.03m | 10:56AM0.16m | 10:55PM0.06m | 11:23AM0.20m | 11:16PM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | W 9 | W 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 291 | 236 | 218 | 221 | 263 | 303 | 236 | 187 | 245 | 275 | 313 | 240 | 187 | 887 | 1397 | 3650 | 3463 | 3432 | 2964 | 2048 | 2943 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 13 | SSW 22 | SSE 10 | W 10 | SSE 10 | W 9 | W 10 | SSE 9 | S 17 | W 9 |
| kJ | 142 | 146 | 47 | 261 | 261 | 148 | 176 | 176 | 28 | 292 | 297 | 87 | 415 | 146 | 284 | 98 | 142 | 117 | 45 | 957 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 13 | S 21 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | W 10 | S 12 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 24 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | — | SSE 9 | — |
| kJ | 30 | 56 | 133 | 188 | 176 | 156 | 47 | 110 | 100 | 136 | 99 | 87 | 44 | 85 | 994 | 37 | 96 | 66 | — | 44 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 167 | 139 | 154 | 206 | 206 | 206 | 167 | 181 | 269 | 53 | 53 | 284 | 320 | 363 | — | 268 | 25 | 34 | 198 | 235 | 188 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 210 | 210 | 211 | 204 | 191 | 211 | 204 | 859 | 204 | 204 | 20 | 20 | 210 | 739 | 20 | 210 | 740 | 20 | 210 | 740 | 55 |
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