Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.12° N 80.11° E

Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) sea temperature is
28.8° C
1.3° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 964 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM. 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 Powerful 2AM (Sat 1st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here with the outlook for the Hikkaduwa area. Grab a chair, because it’s going to be a bit of a wait.

The whole 16-day window is a tough one. We’ve got a big, long gap right at the start with no surf to get excited about. The first decent chance doesn’t even roll around until late in the window. The main setup we’re looking at is Hikkaduwa (A-Frame), a reef break that’s fairly consistent but it’s going to take a while for the conditions to line up.

The first few days are a write-off. From Friday the 24th right through the end of July, it’s all poor surf with onshore winds and messy conditions. There’s a bit of swell around, but the wind is just ruining it. The water temp is sitting at about 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

We hit a bit of a lull in the first week of August, with the swell dropping and the wind still howling onshore. The 2nd of August sees a short-period 8ft swell from the West, but it’s accompanied by strong onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. That’s not a clean surf; it’s a mess. Honestly, for the first couple of weeks, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The only real standout, and I mean the only one, is the very end of the run. On the 7th of August, Friday morning, we start to see a pulse. The swell is 5ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to 19 seconds. That’s very long-period groundswell, which means it'll have loads of energy and line up nicely at a reef like A-Frame. The combined energy is a strong 2323. The wind is still cross-on from the West at 15 mph, which isn't perfect, but it's a moderate breeze and the surf quality is still marked as poor. The next day, the 8th of August, Saturday morning, is similar with a 5ft SSW swell at 16 seconds and a combined energy of 2160, but the wind picks up to a fresh breeze.

So, if you’re an expert patient enough to wait, the 7th of August is the best bet on offer. The long period will produce some proper waves, but the cross-on wind will be a factor. The crowds at A-Frame are often there, so expect company. For everyone else, this is a long, quiet stretch. It tends not to stay this poor forever, but this window is a real test of patience.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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SSW
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1.3
SSE
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1.3
SSE
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1.4
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
11
1.3
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11
1.2
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SSW
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0.8
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:43PM0.29m
11:58AM0.45m
00:38AM0.31m
12:52PM0.50m
1:23AM0.36m
1:30PM0.54m
1:56AM0.41m
2:02PM0.59m
2:26AM0.46m
2:30PM0.63m
2:54AM0.50m
2:56PM0.66m
3:21AM0.55m
Low Tide
4:00AM0.23m
7:30PM0.21m
5:58AM0.21m
7:52PM0.16m
6:52AM0.17m
8:13PM0.12m
7:30AM0.13m
8:33PM0.09m
8:02AM0.11m
8:55PM0.06m
8:33AM0.09m
9:17PM0.04m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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