
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,120 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 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) 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 (Thu 6th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for Hikkaduwa is a tough one. We’re looking at a solid run of onshore winds and stormy conditions, so there’s no real standout session to get excited about. The whole period is essentially a write-off for quality surf.
Let’s start from the beginning. Friday, July 31st, we’ve got a cross-onshore wind ripping at 16 mph, with a 3 ft SSW swell. The combined energy is strong (1109), but the wind’s just ruining it – it’s choppy and poor. That trend sticks with us through the weekend. Saturday, August 1st, the swell jumps up to 8 ft, then 12 ft, but it’s short-period windswell (8-9 seconds) and the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-onshore. That’s lumpy, dangerous, and only for experts if anyone’s crazy enough to paddle out. Sunday, August 2nd, is even bigger – 13 ft in the morning – but again, same onshore wind, same messy, poor conditions.
The following week doesn’t let up. From Monday, August 3rd, through to Saturday, August 15th, it’s a repeating pattern of fresh westerly winds, cross-on or onshore, with storm risk every day. The swell fluctuates between 3 ft and 7 ft, but it’s always contaminated by the wind. There’s a long-period groundswell pulse from the SSW on August 5th (20 seconds) and again on August 13th (20 seconds), but the wind is still cross-on at 16-19 mph, so it’s just a big, blown-out mess. The combined energy numbers are high (over 2000 at times), but without clean wind, it’s worthless for a paddle.
Honestly, the only break on offer is Hikkaduwa (A-Frame), a reef that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the SW, which is the optimum direction. But with the wind never lining up offshore – it’s always cross-on or onshore – the quality is just not there. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, but that’s small comfort when you’re getting hammered by onshore wind and storm clouds.
If you’re into kite surfing, the setup might be worth a look, especially on those bigger days with strong wind. But for a surfer? Save your energy. The forecasts can change, but right now, this is a blank run. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
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447 | 514 | 817 | 1404 | 1509 | 1111 | 954 | 1820 | 1703 | 921 | 783 | 1003 | 870 | 848 | 736 | 734 | 1181 | 1536 | 1450 | 1531 | 860 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:51AM0.58m | 5:23PM0.48m | 6:34AM0.54m | 5:45PM0.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:50AM0.22m | 11:43PM0.09m | 12:39PM0.27m | 00:14AM0.13m | |||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | 6 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
447 | 514 | 817 | 788 | 674 | 537 | 515 | 362 | 183 | 225 | 551 | 1003 | 870 | 848 | 736 | 696 | 678 | 1536 | 1450 | 1531 | 860 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SW 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 |
124 | 262 | 100 | 61 | 60 | 29 | 23 | 160 | 190 | 223 | 48 | 63 | 30 | 28 | 37 | 734 | 1181 | 123 | 158 | 184 | 229 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SE 10 | SW 24 | SSW 21 | S 14 | S 11 | SE 8 | — | — | S 20 |
218 | 102 | 51 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 13 | 82 | 55 | 52 | 207 | 135 | 4 | 22 | 260 | 4 | 112 | 3 | — | — | 194 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
358 | 399 | 649 | 1404 | 1509 | 1111 | 954 | 1820 | 1703 | 921 | 783 | 711 | 445 | 387 | 606 | 470 | 484 | 343 | 412 | 368 | 254 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 210 | 210 | 211 | 204 | 210 | 204 | 170 | 170 | 20 | 170 | 170 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 204 | 170 | 170 | 210 |
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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).
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.











