Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Hikkaduwa over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, the outlook is a tough one. The entire 16-day window is plagued by persistent cross-onshore winds, mostly from the west, with a lot of stormy weather. The first recommendation for surf doesn’t pop up until the 14th of August, so there’s a solid two-week gap of nothing but poor, lumpy conditions. That’s a long stretch of “don’t bother.”

The only spot to even consider is Hikkaduwa (A-Frame). It’s a reef break, fairly consistent, and exposed to the swell. The water is sitting at 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

It’s not until the 14th of August that we finally see a marginal window. Friday afternoon brings a 2ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 21 seconds, and the wind looks like it might be onshore. The wave energy is strong (1108), but that long-period groundswell will be tricky at this beach break, likely breaking a bit too straight. It’s a step in the right direction, but still a gamble.

The 15th of August (Saturday) looks a little better. You’ve got a 3ft to 4ft SSW swell, still with a long period around 18 seconds, and the wind is onshore. The energy is strong (1544-1547). This is probably the best on offer, but that’s not saying much. The wind is onshore, which is better than cross-onshore, but it’s still not clean. For a beginner, these sizes are manageable, but the long period will make the waves unpredictable.

The 16th of August (Sunday) rolls back into cross-onshore winds and smaller, weaker swell. The 17th of August (Monday) is more of the same, with a marginal tag in the afternoon.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the 15th of August is your only real shot. Look for a mellow, long-period SSW swell, but keep your expectations low. The onshore wind will keep it bumpy. For anything else, this is a kite surfer’s window, not a surfer’s.

Rusty.

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