
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, S swell with 1,277 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 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Hikkaduwa area.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: it's a rough start. The next week or so is pretty much a write-off. From Monday the 10th through Sunday the 16th of August, we're dealing with a mix of messy cross-onshore winds and stormy conditions. The wave energy is there – moderate to strong in the early part of the week (combined energy around 1594 to 2398) – but the quality just isn't. Those winds are blowing straight across or onshore, chopping everything up. There's no point getting excited about it.
We hit a proper lull around the 17th and into the 18th, with energy dropping off before a bigger pulse of swell shows up. The first real standout, and the only one I'd really point you towards, is happening around Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) (Sri Lanka) from Tuesday the 18th of August through Wednesday the 19th. We've got a solid SSW groundswell pushing in at 7ft to 8ft, with a very long period of 17 to 19 seconds. That's a lot of energy – we're talking combined energy values of 3706 to 3884, which is strong. Now, here's the thing: that long period is a double-edged sword. At a reef break like A-Frame, it can set up beautifully, but that size and power is definitely for experienced surfers only. Anyone under the beginner banner should sit this one out. The wind stays cross-onshore, so it's not going to be glassy perfection, but the swell quality should overcome that for the crew who know what they're doing.
After that, the swell holds a bit into Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st, dropping from 7ft down to 6ft, still from the SSW. The energy is still moderate to strong (1836 to 2384), but the wind remains a cross-onshore factor. The conditions are marginal, not terrible, but not a standout compared to the middle of the week.
Further out into the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd, and into the following week, the swell drops back again with the same onshore or cross-onshore breezes. It looks like more of the same average stuff we saw at the start. Not much to write home about there.
So, to sum it up: the next week is a bust. The only real window that has some punch is that Tuesday and Wednesday, the 18th and 19th of August, at A-Frame. It's a big, powerful groundswell for the experienced crew only. For everyone else, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 21 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | W 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | W 7 | WNW 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
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620 | 636 | 1147 | 436 | 1277 | 777 | 871 | 661 | 421 | 235 | 350 | 281 | 191 | 363 | 297 | 226 | 385 | 303 | 297 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:34PM0.67m | 4:08AM0.66m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:33AM0.09m | 9:48PM-0.00m | |||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 14 | S 11 | S 19 | SSE 11 | S 18 | WNW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
520 | 319 | 1147 | 332 | 1277 | 303 | 871 | 282 | 396 | 157 | 350 | 281 | 173 | 363 | 297 | 218 | 245 | 303 | 297 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 22 | S 13 | S 12 | S 18 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 10 |
620 | 636 | 526 | 366 | 330 | 777 | 190 | 661 | 421 | 127 | 142 | 146 | 114 | 261 | 171 | 148 | 146 | 146 | 98 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | S 21 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 12 | SSW 5 | S 20 | S 19 | S 21 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | WNW 11 | W 10 | SW 14 |
171 | 471 | 485 | 436 | 350 | 205 | 157 | 276 | 36 | 26 | 30 | 64 | 133 | 188 | 176 | 156 | 38 | 53 | 100 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 5 | W 10 | SW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 |
— | 168 | 240 | 241 | 307 | 82 | 384 | 20 | 256 | 235 | 135 | 135 | 191 | 141 | 148 | 226 | 385 | 225 | 150 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 650 | 342 | 211 | 650 | 342 | 211 | 650 | 211 | 55 | 210 | 342 | 342 | 204 | 20 | 170 | 207 | 20 | 170 |
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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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