Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.12° N 80.11° E

Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) sea temperature is
28.8° C
1.5° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, S swell with 2,117 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 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. 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 Powerful11PM (Fri 7th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s brewing for Hikkaduwa.

Honestly, for the next 16 days, it’s a rough stretch for the paddle crew. We’re looking at a solid two-week period where the conditions are just not cooperating. The first real chance to even think about a wave doesn’t show up until mid-August, and even then, it’s a marginal call. There’s a lot of groaning and complaining in the forecast, so don’t expect much.

The main break, Hikkaduwa (A-Frame), is a reef setup that’s fairly consistent, but the wind is the enemy here. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.

From Tuesday, August 4th, all the way through to Sunday, August 16th, it’s a write-off. The wind is howling from the west and northwest, 12 to 19 mph, making everything cross-onshore and choppy. The swell is coming from the south and southwest, but the energy is frustrating. While the combined energy is reading high, like 1512 up to 2318, the poor surf conditions are dropping the quality to zero. It’s big, messy, and blown out. For a beach and reef setup like this, the wind is just too strong, and honestly, if you’re into kite surfing, this stretch might look more interesting than trying to paddle.

On Monday, August 17th, we finally see a little flicker. The afternoon shows a 3ft swell from the south with a very long period of 19 seconds, and the combined energy drops to 1136. The wind finally eases to a gentle breeze from the WSW and goes onshore, which is not ideal, but it’s a step in the right direction. The wave comment calls it marginal, but after two weeks of zero, that’s a glimmer of hope. The period is super long, so it’s a groundswell that will be better shaped at the reef, but with onshore wind, it’s not going to be a classic.

Tuesday, August 18th, offers similar marginal conditions with a 4ft to 4ft south swell, but the wind picks back up to a moderate breeze from the west, keeping it choppy. The combined energy is back up to 1651.

The best of the whole run, if you can call it that, is a potential standout on Wednesday, August 19th. The morning shows a 4ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 19 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 2084. It’s still onshore, but the wind is only a moderate breeze. This is the one period where the swell direction (SSW) is a closer match to the optimum SW direction, and the long period means there’s energy and shape. It’s still marginal, but it’s the only day worth a look. Keep in mind, that setup is often crowded, so expect company if you paddle out.

So, bottom line: a long, dry gap from the start until August 17th, then a few marginal days. August 19th is the best bet, but it’s not a guarantee. The forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
19
1.6
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.5
S
14
1.5
S
14
1.3
S
17
1.8
S
16
1.6
S
15
1.7
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.7
S
17
1.1
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1003
870
848
736
727
1011
1536
1282
1531
871
931
918
957
1667
1102
1420
881
1722
620
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
25
WNW
25
NW
25
WNW
25
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
30
W
30
W
30
W
25
W
30
W
30
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:16AM0.61m
4:59PM0.55m
5:51AM0.58m
5:23PM0.48m
6:34AM0.54m
5:45PM0.41m
7:41AM0.49m
5:52PM0.34m
10:00AM0.46m
10:11PM0.27m
12:05PM0.50m
00:44AM0.33m
Low Tide
10:51PM0.04m
11:12AM0.17m
11:16PM0.07m
11:50AM0.22m
11:43PM0.09m
12:39PM0.27m
00:14AM0.13m
2:22PM0.32m
00:59AM0.18m
7:37PM0.26m
3:56AM0.23m
7:27PM0.20m
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:24
6:24
 mm
7
5
1
4
3
3
5
2
3
11
2
3
9
4
6
13
8
6
8
Temp °C
27
27
26
27
27
28
27
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
26
26
26
27
26
Feels °C
28
27
26
27
28
28
28
27
27
26
27
27
27
27
25
26
26
27
27
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder
How to use the Wavefinder 
submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame):

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


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.

Nearest locationNearest