
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 15 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, this is Rusty.
Right off the bat, the vibe for Hikkaduwa over the next couple of weeks is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, frustrating run of poor surf conditions for the most part, with a few glimmers of something rideable way down the line. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it; there are big gaps here.
The main break in play is Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) – a reef setup that’s fairly consistent and handles a SW direction well. Water temp is sitting at 83°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
For the first stretch, from the afternoon of July 15th right through to the morning of July 20th, it’s just no good. We’re stuck with waves around 3 ft or smaller, mostly from the SSW, with moderate onshore or cross-onshore winds out of the West. The combined swell energy is consistently weak (values like 856, 805, 597, 495 – all below 600 for much of it). There’s some decent period in there, around 14-15 seconds, but the wind is just messing it up, making it choppy and poor.
Then, we hit a little shift. On Monday, July 20th, the swell starts to fill in. The afternoon shows a bump to 6 ft from the South, with a period of 16 seconds and a combined energy reading of 2328 (moderate-to-strong energy). But the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, making it "fairly choppy" – the forecast calls it marginal at best.
Tuesday, July 21st, holds steady with a 5 ft South swell and 15-second period, energy at 1441. Winds are moderate cross-onshore again. It’s still only a marginal call.
After that, it drops back down. From Wednesday, July 22nd, through the weekend of July 26th, it’s all back to poor surf with tiny waves (2 ft to 3 ft) and onshore or cross-onshore winds. That’s another long gap of several days with nothing worth paddling for.
If you’re holding out hope, the curveball comes right at the end. Monday afternoon, July 27th, shows a 4 ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period, pushing a combined energy of 1397. Again, it’s marginal. Then Tuesday, July 28th, keeps that pulse with a 5 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and energy of 1149. But we’re still dealing with moderate cross-onshore wind. By July 30th, the period jumps to a massive 23 seconds, but the height is only 3 ft, which makes it a weird, long-period groundswell with not much push.
The only true standout window? It’s still a promise, not a guarantee. The strongest energy of the whole forecast is on the afternoon of July 20th (6 ft South swell, 16s, 2328 energy). If the wind lays off, that Monday afternoon could be the best on offer for those who can handle the 6 ft size, which is pushing into bigger territory for beginners. The other one to watch is Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th for that strong, long-period SSW energy. But remember, at a reef, a 5 ft to 6 ft swell with that kind of period will have some juice. Keep an eye on it.
For now, it’s a waiting game. Hang loose.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
468 | 558 | 482 | 482 | 482 | 482 | 425 | 347 | 323 | 277 | 277 | 242 | 285 | 369 | 899 | 1564 | 858 | 978 | 951 | 704 | 488 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:53PM0.66m | 3:19AM0.54m | 3:26PM0.67m | 3:58AM0.57m | 3:58PM0.65m | 4:36AM0.59m | 4:28PM0.63m | 5:13AM0.59m | 4:57PM0.59m | 5:50AM0.57m | 5:25PM0.53m | 6:30AM0.53m | 5:53PM0.47m | 7:16AM0.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:22PM0.05m | 9:09AM0.09m | 9:52PM0.04m | 9:46AM0.11m | 10:21PM0.03m | 10:22AM0.15m | 10:49PM0.05m | 10:57AM0.19m | 11:17PM0.07m | 11:33AM0.22m | 11:45PM0.10m | 12:12PM0.26m | 00:14AM0.14m | 1:03PM0.29m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | |
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | 6:28 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
468 | 223 | 482 | 482 | 482 | 482 | 425 | 347 | 323 | 277 | 277 | 242 | 285 | 303 | 899 | 1564 | 858 | 978 | 951 | 704 | 488 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
235 | 558 | 239 | 204 | 131 | 98 | 98 | 66 | 79 | 60 | 92 | 90 | 125 | 123 | 404 | 329 | 284 | 268 | 202 | 99 | 69 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 19 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
4 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 20 | 47 | 71 | 75 | 55 | 66 | 64 | 369 | 170 | 96 | 158 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 10 | W 6 | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 |
149 | 113 | 84 | 92 | 86 | 127 | 119 | 132 | 124 | 83 | 92 | 124 | 111 | 99 | 86 | 339 | 48 | 186 | 20 | 33 | 22 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 859 | 211 | 211 | 740 | 211 | 210 | 342 | 342 | 204 | 210 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 210 | 650 | 739 | 739 | 740 | 211 | 650 |
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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.











