
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, S swell with 2,167 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. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (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 have a look at what's on the table for the Hikkaduwa area.
Honestly, mate, I'm scratching my head a bit. We've got a solid run of swell for the next 16 days, but the wind is just not playing ball. It's a classic case of plenty of energy, but nowhere to hide from it. The first wave we can talk about is at Hikkaduwa (A-Frame). It's a reef break that's fairly consistent, and it's exposed to the swell, but it's also wide open to the prevailing wind. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a wetsuit.
Starting from Saturday afternoon, the 1st of August, we've got a big 10ft W swell pushing in, but it's wrapped in a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is a massive 2541, so there's a lot of water moving, but it's going to be lumpy and messy. That pattern just locks in. Sunday morning the 2nd sees an 8ft WNW swell with the same 19 mph cross-onshore – still 1729 energy, still poor. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday… it's all the same story. The swell changes direction and drops in size, but the wind keeps hammering it cross-onshore. We see a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period on Tuesday morning the 4th (1328 energy), but it's still cross-on. The period stretches to 19 and 20 seconds on the 5th, which would be incredible for a point or reef if the wind was right, but it's not.
The only slight glimmer comes on Thursday morning the 6th, where the wind briefly goes "on" (offshore) with a 5ft SSW swell at 17 seconds and 1935 energy. But the forecast still calls it "poor surf conditions" and the wind is still a fresh 19 mph, so it's likely still too strong to be clean. The rest of the first week and into the second is the same relentless cross-onshore story. By Saturday the 15th, the swell drops to a 5ft W with a short 7-second period and only 638 energy – weak and wind-affected.
The long-range stuff into the second week – around the 14th and 15th of August – sees the swell direction swing back to the west and northwest, but with periods as low as 7 seconds and moderate winds, it's still not looking like one for the surfboard. The energy levels drop right down, too.
Honestly, this whole 16-day window looks like a write-off for a paddle. There's no standout day, no window of clean, groomed waves. The wind is the boss here, and it's not on our side. If you had to, the Thursday morning of the 6th is the *least* bad option with that offshore wind, but it's a long shot. The setup is more interesting for the kite crew than us surfers right now. It's a tough run, but forecasts can change, so don't bin the boards just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 14 | S 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1802 | 1536 | 1178 | 951 | 1069 | 980 | 980 | 1003 | 870 | 848 | 736 | 727 | 1011 | 1726 | 1450 | 1531 | 871 | 550 | 918 | 969 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:45PM0.67m | 4:16AM0.61m | 4:10PM0.64m | 4:44AM0.62m | 4:35PM0.60m | 5:16AM0.61m | 4:59PM0.55m | 5:51AM0.58m | 5:23PM0.48m | 6:34AM0.54m | 5:45PM0.41m | 7:41AM0.49m | 5:52PM0.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:03PM0.03m | 10:05AM0.11m | 10:26PM0.03m | 10:38AM0.14m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
674 | 537 | 515 | 951 | 385 | 433 | 551 | 1003 | 870 | 848 | 736 | 726 | 580 | 1726 | 1450 | 1531 | 871 | 529 | 918 | 526 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 10 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | S 8 | SSW 19 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | S 10 | ESE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 18 | S 17 |
34 | 29 | 23 | 431 | 178 | 137 | 207 | 78 | 39 | 38 | 244 | 727 | 1011 | 413 | 118 | 7 | 216 | 206 | 642 | 969 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 18 | S 8 | SSW 19 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | S 7 | S 9 | S 14 | SE 9 | S 10 | SE 9 | — | S 20 | S 18 | WNW 11 | S 19 |
31 | 31 | 13 | 160 | 35 | 205 | 3 | 3 | — | 39 | 37 | 4 | 13 | 66 | 3 | — | 198 | 550 | 38 | 118 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
1802 | 1536 | 1178 | — | 1069 | 980 | 980 | 740 | 419 | 453 | 581 | 545 | 446 | 331 | 364 | 403 | 413 | 422 | 388 | 374 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 204 | 170 | 170 | 336 | 210 | 207 | 211 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 204 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 204 | 207 | 211 |
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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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