
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,826 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 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. 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 | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days for Hikkaduwa are a total write-off. The whole run from Thursday the 30th of July right through to Friday the 14th of August is a bust. I’ve checked every session, morning and afternoon, and there’s not a single window worth paddling out. Every spot is tagged with poor surf conditions, so don’t bother waxing up yet.
The main break on offer is Hikkaduwa (A-Frame). It’s a reef setup, fairly consistent, and exposed to swell from the SW, which is the optimum direction. The water temp is sitting at an average level for this time of year – no wild anomaly to report.
Let’s look at the first few days. Thursday the 30th has some small energy rolling in – about 3 feet from the SSW with a long, juicy 18-second period. The combined energy is strong (1277), but with a moderate WSW breeze onshore at 16 mph, it’s messy. The risk of thunderstorms is a constant companion. Same story Friday the 31st: 3 feet from the SW, 16-second period, but a moderate cross-onshore wind chopping it up.
Saturday the 1st of August gets ugly. The swell bumps up to 10 feet from the west on the afternoon session, but that’s short-period windswell (8 seconds) under a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph – just lumpy, poor surf. That size is too big for beginners and even tough going for most. The combined energy is a hefty 1850, but it’s all wind and chaos. By Sunday the 2nd, it’s 10 feet again from the west, period still short (8-9 seconds), and that fresh onshore wind has the place cross-on and ragged. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly.
The rest of the week and into the second week doesn’t get much love. Swell drops back a bit but the wind stays stubborn. Monday the 3rd shows 7 feet from the WNW, short period (8 seconds), moderate cross-onshore. The whole run is plagued by risk of storms and moderate to fresh breezes from the west. Even on days with longer period groundswell – like the 5th of August with 20-second period from the SSW – the cross-onshore kills it. Combined energy hits 1980 that afternoon, but it’s still a poor product.
As we move into the second week, there’s no relief. The 9th of August has 6 feet from the south, 12-second period, but the wind is either on or cross-on. The 13th of August afternoon shows a big spike in combined energy at 2621, but with a moderate cross-onshore and lumpy conditions, it’s all just frustration. The period is 12 seconds from the south – decent groundswell – but without clean wind, it’s a no-go.
Bottom line: there are zero recommendations across the entire 16-day window. The conditions are consistently poor, and the wind pattern from the west and southwest never lets up. For an exposed reef break like Hikkaduwa (A-Frame), that’s a blank run that’s pretty normal for this area when the trades get rough. The forecast can always change, but right now, save your energy. Signing off – Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 101mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
492 | 553 | 486 | 452 | 502 | 514 | 817 | 788 | 1086 | 1380 | 1480 | 1227 | 1121 | 560 | 696 | 1003 | 870 | 848 | 736 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | 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 | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:54AM0.50m | 2:56PM0.66m | 3:21AM0.55m | 3:21PM0.67m | 3:48AM0.58m | 3:45PM0.67m | 4:16AM0.61m | 4:10PM0.64m | 4:44AM0.62m | 4:35PM0.60m | 5:16AM0.61m | 4:59PM0.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:55PM0.06m | 8:33AM0.09m | 9:17PM0.04m | 9:03AM0.09m | 9:39PM0.03m | 9:34AM0.10m | 10:03PM0.03m | 10:05AM0.11m | 10:26PM0.03m | 10:38AM0.14m | 10:51PM0.04m | 11:12AM0.17m | 11:16PM0.07m | ||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | 12 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 29 | 22 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 16 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
253 | 553 | 486 | 452 | 502 | 514 | 817 | 788 | 674 | 537 | 515 | 362 | 277 | 207 | 551 | 1003 | 870 | 848 | 736 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 |
117 | 124 | 129 | 102 | 124 | 262 | 100 | 79 | 60 | 31 | 23 | 160 | 137 | 201 | 151 | 116 | 42 | 40 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSW 20 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 9 | SW 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | E 9 | — | SW 24 | SSW 21 |
465 | 192 | 183 | 82 | 218 | 102 | 50 | 47 | 30 | 29 | 13 | 50 | 145 | 258 | 207 | 2 | — | 22 | 260 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 |
492 | 408 | 439 | 289 | 310 | 349 | 424 | 624 | 1086 | 1380 | 1480 | 1227 | 1121 | 560 | 696 | 502 | 247 | 302 | 323 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 650 | 859 | 859 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 336 | 1193 | 211 | 170 | 210 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 336 | 170 | 210 | 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.










