Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Break

Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 6.12° N 80.11° E

Issued: 10 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) sea temperature is
28.6° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,343 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 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. 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 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Hey crew, Rusty here with the Hikkaduwa (A‑Frame) outlook.

To be blunt, we’ve got a tough run ahead. The wind is hammering from the west or west‑northwest almost every day, blowing cross‑onshore or straight onshore, making for messy, choppy conditions even when there’s some swell. Swell sizes range from about 3 ft up to 8 ft, with periods from 7 s up to 19 s, but without clean wind it’s just not gonna happen.

Starting today, July 5, and through the first week, it’s moderate to fresh westerly winds, cross‑on, choppy, and the surf quality is poor. There’s a bit of a bump around July 8–10 when swell hits 7–8 ft and energy climbs into a strong range, but the wind stays cross‑on and there are thunderstorms possible. Not the kind of day you want to paddle out.

On July 13 we see a shift: a 4 ft south swell with 12‑second period, and a late‑afternoon 3 ft south‑southwest groundswell with a 19‑second period – that’s proper long‑period. But the wind is still cross‑on from the west, so that clean potential gets blown out. The afternoon of the 13th is listed as marginal – maybe a couple of rideable waves for the dedicated crew, but it’s a gamble.

From July 14 to July 20 it’s mostly onshore wind, small to moderate swell (3–4 ft), and consistently poor conditions. No day stands out. Even the bigger swells around the 10th (8 ft, west‑northwest, 12 s) are ruined by the wind.

So honestly, there are no good surf options in this 16‑day window. Hikkaduwa is normally a fairly consistent beginner reef break when the wind behaves, but the westerlies have got it locked up. If you’re into kiting, the wind might offer something, but for a surfboard it’s a dry spell. Hang in there – forecasts can change.

Stay loose,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Sat
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
W
8
1.9
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.9
W
10
2
W
10
2
W
10
2
W
10
1.9
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
11
2.1
W
11
2.3
WNW
11
2.3
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
11
2.1
W
11
2.1
W
11
2
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
487
660
605
625
618
573
656
643
725
755
832
882
862
911
1124
1274
1343
1187
1124
1065
951
Wind (km/h)
20
W
25
W
20
W
25
W
25
W
20
W
20
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
25
W
20
W
20
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
20
W
20
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:13AM0.52m
5:03PM0.59m
5:52AM0.53m
5:34PM0.54m
6:37AM0.53m
6:09PM0.48m
7:35AM0.52m
6:51PM0.42m
8:53AM0.51m
8:02PM0.35m
10:30AM0.52m
10:18PM0.32m
11:52AM0.55m
Low Tide
11:00PM0.08m
10:54AM0.18m
11:31PM0.10m
11:37AM0.22m
00:03AM0.12m
12:29PM0.26m
00:40AM0.14m
1:43PM0.29m
1:27AM0.16m
3:47PM0.30m
2:37AM0.18m
5:59PM0.26m
4:17AM0.18m
7:04PM0.20m
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:01
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
 mm
5
2
2
5
2
2
4
5
3
8
3
2
5
3
2
Temp °C
27
28
28
27
29
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
Feels °C
28
29
29
29
29
28
28
29
29
28
29
29
30
30
29
29
29
29
30
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
S
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.9
WNW
11
1
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
Energy kJ
146
146
140
143
143
111
107
318
279
344
357
624
862
356
894
687
678
678
482
372
444
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
S
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSE
9
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
208
197
175
173
242
226
217
90
88
260
246
66
408
457
80
54
49
28
27
27
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.1
S
20
0.7
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
S
16
0.6
S
17
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.3
SW
18
0.8
S
16
0.8
SSE
10
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
209
114
84
88
7
196
62
46
220
86
65
50
347
109
33
33
31
49
48
81
40
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
W
8
1.9
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.9
W
10
2
W
10
2
W
10
2
W
10
1.9
WNW
11
2.1
W
11
2.3
WNW
11
2.3
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
11
2.1
W
11
2.1
W
11
2
W
11
Energy kJ
487
660
605
625
618
573
656
643
725
755
832
882
911
1124
1274
1343
1187
1124
1065
951
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
211
207
210
211
204
211
211
207
210
210
191
191
170
204
204
204
204
210
211
210
740
Best forecast wave conditions in West Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
5
5
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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).

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