Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the Hikkaduwa region over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I'm looking at the whole 16-day window and it’s a tough one. The pattern is dominated by a persistent westerly flow and a lot of stormy weather, which is just messing up the surf quality. The only break on the radar is Hikkaduwa (A-Frame), a beginner-friendly reef break that's fairly consistent. The water’s sitting at about 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

To start off, from Saturday the 25th of July through to the end of the month, the surf is small to tiny, with swell heights around 3 ft to 5 ft. The energy is moderate, with combined swell energy values ranging from 581 to 955 (moderate). The wind is onshore or cross-onshore from the west at 12 to 16 mph, and the wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions". There’s a risk of thunderstorms daily. There’s really nothing to get excited about here.

Then, as we move into the first week of August, things get bigger, but not better. From Thursday the 31st of July through to Monday the 4th of August, the swell picks up significantly, hitting 7 ft to 10 ft from the west. The combined energy jumps into the strong range, topping out at 2047 (strong) on the 2nd of August. But the wind is still a problem—cross-onshore from the west at 16 to 19 mph, with "fresh cross-onshore and lumpy" conditions. This is when the waves become too big for beginners (over 8 ft is expert territory), and with the messy wind, it’s looking more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. The period is short, around 7 to 8 seconds, which isn't doing the shape any favours.

The second week, from the 5th to the 9th of August, the size drops back a bit to 4 ft to 6 ft, but the wind remains stubbornly cross-onshore from the west or west-northwest at 16 to 22 mph. The swell periods get longer, hitting 12 to 18 seconds, suggesting some groundswell energy. The combined energy values are still strong, like 2017 (strong) on the 8th, but the conditions are still lumpy and choppy. The wave comment stays "poor surf conditions" throughout.

There are no standout days. The entire period is plagued by poor wind direction and stormy conditions. The only break, Hikkaduwa (A-Frame), is an exposed reef that needs the wind to cooperate, and it just doesn't. It’s a blank run for quality surf, unfortunately. Forecasts can always change, but for now, there's nothing to recommend.

Rusty.

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