
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,902 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 2.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. 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 | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next couple of weeks at Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) are a bit of a mixed bag, and honestly, there’s nothing really firing for a while. The first week is pretty much a write-off with onshore winds and stormy conditions messing up what little swell there is.
We kick off on Tuesday the 11th with a solid long-period groundswell from the south, 4 ft at 19 seconds, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. But a moderate onshore breeze from the west is making a mess of things – poor surf conditions and a score that tells you to stay home. That pattern hangs around through the whole first week. The combined energy is high – 2219 on Tuesday morning – but it’s all wind-slapped and choppy. By the weekend (15th and 16th August), the swell drops and the period gets short (7-9 seconds), so even less to get excited about. There’s a big gap of days where I wouldn’t bother paddling out.
Now, if you’re patient, there’s a glimmer. Around Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th, we get a proper pulse of SSW groundswell – 7 ft at 19 seconds. That’s a decent size, edging into expert territory at over 7 ft, and the period is long, meaning clean lines and good shape for a reef like A-Frame. The combined energy hits 3945, which is strong. BUT – and it’s a big but – the wind is still cross-onshore from the west at 12 mph, so it’ll be lumpy and not the standout you’d hope for. The morning of the 18th is the best bet in the whole forecast, but it’s still only marginal.
After that, the swell hangs around in the 5 ft to 7 ft range through to the end of the month, but that bloody west wind never really lets up. It’s cross-on or onshore nearly every day, and the scores stay low. A-Frame is fairly consistent and a beginner-friendly reef, but with these winds, it’s not doing anyone any favours. Crowds are often here, so expect company even when it’s mediocre.
Honestly, the only real standout is that Tuesday the 18th morning – a big, powerful SSW swell with very long 19-second period. If you’re an expert and you don’t mind choppy conditions, that’s your window. Everything else is a pass for me. For the average surfer, there’s not much to chase. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, keep your board in the car and wait for a better day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | WNW 10 | S 16 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SSE 11 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | SSE 11 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 |
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366 | 1277 | 777 | 871 | 322 | 516 | 249 | 356 | 337 | 218 | 263 | 303 | 358 | 269 | 197 | 245 | 300 | 267 | 273 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | 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 |
High Tide | 1:28AM0.41m | 1:37PM0.61m | 2:03AM0.49m | 2:09PM0.65m | 2:36AM0.57m | 2:39PM0.67m | 3:07AM0.62m | 3:07PM0.68m | 3:38AM0.66m | 3:34PM0.67m | 4:08AM0.66m | 4:00PM0.64m | 4:36AM0.65m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:09AM0.14m | 8:12PM0.09m | 7:53AM0.10m | 8:36PM0.05m | 8:29AM0.09m | 9:00PM0.02m | 9:03AM0.08m | 9:24PM0.00m | 9:33AM0.09m | 9:48PM-0.00m | 10:02AM0.11m | 10:11PM0.01m | |||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 19 | SSE 11 | S 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
326 | 1277 | 303 | 871 | 322 | 248 | 197 | 356 | 337 | 218 | 263 | 303 | 297 | 236 | 184 | 245 | 245 | 249 | 240 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | S 12 | S 18 | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
207 | 330 | 777 | 173 | 276 | 313 | 249 | 142 | 146 | 33 | 261 | 261 | 148 | 176 | 75 | 125 | 102 | 99 | 62 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 12 | S 20 | S 19 | SW 14 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | WNW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 |
366 | 350 | 205 | 199 | 184 | 516 | 95 | 30 | 64 | 47 | 188 | 176 | 156 | 40 | 176 | 100 | 26 | 22 | 87 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 |
— | 262 | 319 | 284 | — | — | — | 241 | 239 | 173 | 105 | 228 | 358 | 269 | 197 | 88 | 300 | 267 | 273 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 342 | 650 | 336 | 336 | 650 | 859 | 427 | 210 | 1193 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 170 | 204 | 20 | 170 | 204 | 210 | 204 |
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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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