Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.12° N 80.11° E

Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) sea temperature is
28.1°C
0.8° 

Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,863 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 27th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Hikkaduwa. I’ve had a look at the charts for the next 16 days, and I gotta be honest with you – it’s a rough stretch. There’s no good surf on the cards for the first two weeks. The wind is a mess, and the conditions are just not cooperating.

The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until the very end of the window. Let’s walk through it.

Right from Sunday the 23rd of August, we’ve got a risk of thunderstorms and a solid 16 mph wind blowing straight onshore. The swell is there, but it’s ugly. Swell heights are around 5 ft from the south, but the period is only 14 seconds, and the combined energy is a hefty 1314 – that’s strong wave energy, but the wind is totally ruining it. This pattern just locks in for days. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – all the same story. Onshore wind, poor surf, and a lot of energy wasted. By Thursday the 27th, the swell pushes up to 6 ft from the SSW with a 17-second period (long period groundswell), and the energy hits 2555, but the wind is still howling onshore at 16 mph. It’s just unsurfable.

The wind finally eases slightly on the 29th, but it’s still cross-onshore and choppy. The swell drops to 4 ft, energy down to 660. Still not worth paddling out.

We get a bit of a pulse at the end of August. On Monday the 31st, the swell jumps to 8 ft from the SSW, period 18 seconds, energy screaming at 3419. That’s a lot of power. But again, 16 mph onshore wind. For a beginner spot like Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) (a reef break), that’s no good. That size is only for experts, and the wind is making it a washing machine.

The whole first week of September is more of the same. Onshore wind, moderate swells, no quality. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no weird anomalies there.

Then, finally, on Sunday the 7th of September, we see a glimmer. The weather clears, the wind drops to 12 mph, still onshore, but the swell direction swings to the WNW. The swell is tiny at 3 ft, period is a short 9 seconds, and the energy is weak at 326. The guidance says this spot works best with a SW swell, and this is WNW, so not ideal. But it’s the only morning in the entire 16 days that isn’t labelled “poor surf conditions.” It’s still just a marginal, small wave day.

So, here’s the bottom line: the one and only standout window is Sunday the 7th of September morning at Hikkaduwa (A-Frame). It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s the cleanest and most rideable option we’ve got. The swell is 3 ft from the WNW, and the wind is onshore but lighter. Expect tiny, messy waves. Given the long run of bad conditions, this is the best on offer, but keep your expectations low. The rest of the window is a write-off for a paddle.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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843
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480
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661
1216
978
549
232
724
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1189
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834
561
Wind (km/h)
25
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High Tide
12:12PM0.42m
1:13AM0.32m
12:51PM0.48m
1:27AM0.39m
1:20PM0.55m
1:48AM0.46m
1:45PM0.60m
2:10AM0.52m
2:09PM0.64m
2:33AM0.59m
2:32PM0.67m
2:56AM0.64m
Low Tide
8:59PM0.24m
7:45PM0.20m
6:20AM0.23m
7:44PM0.15m
6:57AM0.18m
7:54PM0.11m
7:26AM0.14m
8:09PM0.07m
7:54AM0.11m
8:26PM0.04m
8:22AM0.08m
8:45PM0.02m
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Information about the Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf forecast

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.

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