
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, S swell with 2,142 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. 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 | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
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 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.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1134 | 1254 | 1086 | 1046 | 1003 | 870 | 848 | 736 | 812 | 1011 | 1726 | 1450 | 1531 | 871 | 931 | 1042 | 980 | 1688 | 1104 | 1402 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 7:41AM0.49m | 5:52PM0.34m | 10:00AM0.46m | 10:11PM0.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:22PM0.32m | 00:59AM0.18m | 7:37PM0.26m | 3:56AM0.23m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | 3 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 13 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 |
431 | 385 | 149 | 551 | 1003 | 870 | 848 | 736 | 736 | 1011 | 1726 | 1450 | 1531 | 871 | 931 | 1042 | 980 | 1688 | 1104 | 1402 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 10 | — | S 11 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 13 | S 11 | S 18 | S 19 |
160 | 178 | 362 | 80 | 58 | 28 | 18 | 244 | 727 | 580 | 413 | 116 | — | 220 | 558 | 642 | 526 | 279 | 399 | 112 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | S 8 | — | S 24 | S 8 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | S 20 | S 18 | WNW 11 | — | — | S 18 | — |
35 | 8 | 205 | 207 | 57 | — | 44 | 22 | 4 | 83 | 90 | — | — | 196 | 431 | 41 | — | — | 307 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 |
1134 | 1254 | 1086 | 1046 | 653 | 529 | 579 | 612 | 812 | 619 | 504 | 535 | 568 | 507 | 445 | 408 | 487 | 422 | 388 | 534 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 170 | 342 | 722 | 204 | 211 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 211 | 204 | 210 | 211 | 204 | 1193 | 211 | 211 | 211 | 211 |
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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.











