
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, S swell with 1,564 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. 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 | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
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 the Hikkaduwa stretch (Sri Lanka). To be honest, this is a tough one to write. For the next week and a half, the surf is a write-off, so we’re looking at a long 10-day gap of nothing worthwhile before things get interesting. The first decent surf recommendation doesn’t show up until the end of the month, way out on the 31st of July.
Starting off, from the 20th through to the 30th of July, it’s a real battle. The wind is mostly a moderate breeze from the West, either cross-onshore or directly onshore, and that’s just trashing whatever swell is around. You’ll see some decent-sized south swells, like 5ft to 6ft, coming in with a long period of 15 to 18 seconds, giving solid energy, but with that wind, the quality is just poor. It’s choppy and messy. Not worth paddling out for.
The only spot on the radar is Hikkaduwa (A-Frame), a reef break that’s fairly consistent. But with these conditions, it’s a no-go. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, the standout window. The best on offer is from Thursday, 31st July, through to Sunday, 3rd August. There’s a building swell, but it comes with a trade-off. The winds finally start to ease up a bit, going more onshore or cross-onshore, but the swell size really jumps. On the 31st, we’re seeing 5ft to 5ft from the SSW with a period of 16 to 15 seconds (strong energy). That’s a solid groundswell, but the wind is still a moderate breeze, so it’s not going to be perfect.
The real highlight, and the one to circle, is Saturday, 1st August. The swell pumps up to 8ft to 10ft from the West, but check the period – it’s only 8 seconds. That’s short-period, windswell junk. The energy is there, but it’s raw and powerful. This is strictly for experts only; over 8ft is too big for beginners. The wind is a fresh breeze from the WSW, onshore, making it even more unruly. Honestly, with that much swell and strong onshore wind, Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) is going to look more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers. The break is a reef, so that long-period issue isn’t the problem, but the short period and wind will make it a bumpy, lumpy mess.
The following days, 2nd and 3rd of August, drop back to 8ft, then 7ft from the West, still with short period (8-9 seconds) and moderate breeze. The quality remains poor. Not a classic run by any means.
So, to sum it up: the first 10 days are a total blank. The only serious swell comes in at the start of August, but it’s short-period and blown out. If you’re an expert looking for a challenge, the 1st of August might have some grunt, but don’t expect any clean, lined-up waves. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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303 | 899 | 1564 | 858 | 957 | 834 | 618 | 572 | 473 | 344 | 151 | 194 | 250 | 217 | 211 | 229 | 382 | 325 | 394 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:50AM0.57m | 5:25PM0.53m | 6:30AM0.53m | 5:53PM0.47m | 7:16AM0.49m | 6:20PM0.40m | 8:24AM0.45m | 6:51PM0.33m | 10:19AM0.43m | 10:43PM0.29m | 11:58AM0.45m | 00:38AM0.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:17PM0.07m | 11:33AM0.22m | 11:45PM0.10m | 12:12PM0.26m | 00:14AM0.14m | 1:03PM0.29m | 00:48AM0.18m | 2:53PM0.31m | 1:41AM0.21m | 7:10PM0.26m | 4:00AM0.23m | 7:30PM0.21m | |||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
303 | 564 | 1564 | 858 | 957 | 834 | 618 | 572 | 473 | 344 | 151 | 194 | 250 | 189 | 185 | 145 | 275 | 255 | 314 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | S 18 | W 10 | S 12 | W 9 | SE 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
157 | 899 | 158 | 333 | 108 | 9 | 76 | 55 | 32 | 94 | 83 | 79 | 201 | 88 | 211 | 229 | 382 | 325 | 394 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 8 | SW 15 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
86 | 87 | 92 | 154 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 22 | 59 | 10 | 113 | 79 | 52 | 217 | 34 | 82 | 59 | 92 | 85 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 9 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 |
46 | 326 | 58 | 53 | 64 | 240 | 37 | 39 | 37 | 31 | 29 | 37 | 18 | — | 13 | 24 | 41 | 47 | 43 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 739 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 204 | 739 | 20 | 740 | 740 | 20 | 740 | 740 | 20 | 211 | 740 | 55 | 650 | 740 | 211 |
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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.










