Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.12° N 80.11° E

Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) sea temperature is
28.6° 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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 894 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days around Hikkaduwa are a bit of a write-off for decent surf. We’re looking at a long, frustrating stretch of poor conditions, so don’t be in a rush to get your board wet.

The water temp is sitting at about 84°F, which is pretty much bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The forecast kicks off on Thursday, July 9th, and it’s not a pretty picture. There’s a solid 6ft swell from the WNW with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 2012, but the wind is a cross-onshore breeze at 12 mph, and it’s choppy. It’s a “poor surf conditions” call from the models. That afternoon, the swell drops to 5ft but the period jumps to a very long 16 seconds, and the energy is still strong at 1833, but again, the cross-on wind and risk of thunderstorms keep it messy. This pattern is pretty much the story for the whole first week.

Friday the 10th, Saturday the 11th, and Sunday the 12th are all the same: 6ft to 6ft of swell, mostly from the W, with a moderate cross-on or onshore breeze at 12 to 16 mph. The energy is high (over 1000 on most days), but it’s all blown out and choppy. There’s no clean window here.

Monday the 13th through to Wednesday the 15th, the swell drops a bit, around 3ft to 4ft, but the period is still long (11 to 15 seconds), and the wind is always cross-on or onshore. The energy is still moderate to strong (around 900 to 1000), but the conditions are consistently poor. Nothing to get excited about.

From Thursday the 16th of July, the swell drops off further, down to 2ft to 4ft, with the wind still onshore or cross-on. The energy dips into the moderate range (559 to 670). The models keep saying “poor surf conditions” for every single session. This dry spell continues right through until the end of the forecast on July 24th.

There *is* a slight uptick on Monday, July 20th, with a 5ft to 5ft swell from the S, and energy hitting 1069 to 1188. But the wind is onshore at 16 mph, and it’s still a “poor” call. Then on Wednesday, July 22nd, there’s a 7ft swell from the W, but with a short period of 7 seconds, and the wind is onshore – not a recipe for quality.

The one spot on the radar is Hikkaduwa (A-Frame). It’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the SW, which is the optimum swell direction. But with the wind hammering from the W and WNW for the entire period, the cross-on and onshore flow is going to leave it choppy and messy. It’s often crowded here, and with the wind being wrong, it’s not going to be worth jostling for position.

Honestly, this is a classic blank run for this area. The finder shows zero recommendations for the entire 16 days. Every single session is flagged as “poor surf conditions.” It’s a long stretch of nothing. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d keep the board in the bag or look for a different hobby for a couple of weeks.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
11
1.4
SSW
16
1.8
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.7
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.7
W
9
1.7
W
9
1.7
W
8
1.8
W
8
0.7
SSW
19
1.3
S
12
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
759
894
836
836
750
694
657
679
643
476
481
346
378
357
461
348
427
402
480
468
551
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
W
20
W
25
WNW
20
W
20
W
20
W
20
W
25
W
25
W
25
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25
W
25
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25
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20
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25
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25
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25
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20
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
8:53AM0.51m
8:02PM0.35m
10:30AM0.52m
10:18PM0.32m
11:52AM0.55m
00:06AM0.33m
12:51PM0.59m
1:10AM0.38m
1:38PM0.62m
1:57AM0.43m
2:18PM0.65m
2:40AM0.49m
2:53PM0.66m
3:19AM0.54m
Low Tide
3:47PM0.30m
2:37AM0.18m
5:59PM0.26m
4:17AM0.18m
7:04PM0.20m
5:45AM0.15m
7:45PM0.15m
6:51AM0.11m
8:20PM0.11m
7:43AM0.09m
8:52PM0.08m
8:28AM0.08m
9:22PM0.05m
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6:01
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:28
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6:28
 mm
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4
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Temp °C
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
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28
28
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28
28
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28
28
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28
28
27
Feels °C
29
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28
28
29
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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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