Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.12° N 80.11° E

Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) sea temperature is
28.3° C
1.0° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, S swell with 1,929 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. 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 Powerful 5PM (Sun 9th 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 be straight with you. We’re looking at a long 16-day window for the Hikkaduwa area, and I gotta tell ya, it’s a tough stretch. The first recommendation comes in on Saturday the 8th, but frankly, it’s not a good one. The wind is all wrong—blowing onshore and cross-onshore nearly the whole time, especially from the west. That’s gonna chop things up.

The first real sniff of anything rideable is a tiny window on Sunday the 9th of August. The morning is a write-off, but Sunday afternoon we see a bump up to 6ft of swell from the south with a long 17-second period. That's a lot of energy, but it’s coming with a moderate onshore wind. The break is Hikkaduwa (A-Frame), a reef setup that should handle that long period, but the wind is the killer. It’s marginal at best.

We then hit a dead zone. From Monday the 10th right through to the morning of Tuesday the 18th, it’s a grim run of poor surf conditions. The wind stays stubbornly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is either too small, too short period, or just messy. There’s a gap of nearly 9 days where I wouldn’t even paddle out unless you’re desperate for a float.

Now, the only glimmer of hope, the one true standout, is the afternoon of Tuesday the 18th of August. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the SSW, with a 19-second period pushing in from the morning, settling to 18 seconds by the afternoon. That’s proper groundswell energy, and it’s packing a punch. But here’s the catch: the wind is still cross-onshore, though it’s only a gentle breeze at 9 mph. That’s the best wind we’ve seen in weeks. At 8ft, this is for experienced surfers only. It’s too big for beginners. The long period will make it punchy, and at A-Frame, the reef should line it up. The crowds are often a thing here, so expect company.

The water is sitting at 83°F, which is about a degree and a half warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a nice touch, but it’s not gonna make up for the wind.

Because the wind is so consistently cross-onshore and the swell is often significant, this setup is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the period. If you’re a kiter, you’ll be laughing. For us wave riders, it’s a waiting game. The only day that truly stands out is Tuesday the 18th, and even then, it’s not perfect. Forecasts can change, but right now, that’s the best we’ve got.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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S
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17
1.8
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1.1
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1.2
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1.7
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14
0.7
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1.3
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19
1.1
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18
1.2
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18
1.5
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12
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
W
9
1.2
SSE
11
1.1
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11
1.2
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
11
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11
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1855
639
1591
454
1929
620
636
1147
436
1277
777
871
661
421
264
363
286
418
394
387
331
Wind (km/h)
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15
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High Tide
10:00AM0.46m
10:11PM0.27m
12:05PM0.50m
00:44AM0.33m
12:59PM0.56m
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
Low Tide
7:37PM0.26m
3:56AM0.23m
7:27PM0.20m
6:10AM0.19m
7:48PM0.14m
7:09AM0.14m
8:12PM0.09m
7:53AM0.10m
8:36PM0.05m
8:29AM0.09m
9:00PM0.02m
9:03AM0.08m
9:24PM0.00m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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