Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.12° N 80.11° E

Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) sea temperature is
28.0° C
0.7° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,281 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 20th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this outlook for Hikkaduwa is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is dominated by onshore westerly winds, which is exactly the wrong direction for this coast. The swell is coming from the SSW, which is okay, but with that wind smashing everything up, we’re looking at a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. The finder gives no real recommendations for a good surf, so we’re just playing the waiting game. There’s a bit of energy in the water, but the quality just isn’t there for a paddle session. The crowds at Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) can be likely, but that won't matter if it's blown out.

Let’s walk through it. From Thursday, 20th August right through to Saturday, 29th August, it’s a grim run. Morning sessions are mostly blown out by a moderate breeze from the west, 12 to 16 mph, with thunderstorms lurking. Swell heights hover between 3 ft and 7 ft, and while the period ranges from 13 to 17 seconds, the wind just kills any chance of clean waves. The wave energy is moderate to strong, hitting values like 2297, but it’s all messy. Sunday, 23rd August, shows a slight lift with a morning of clearer conditions and a 5 ft SSW swell, but it’s still onshore. Afternoon thunderstorms make it a write-off. Monday, 24th August, is similar—smaller and choppy.

Then, from Sunday, 30th August, things get a bit more interesting in size but not in quality. Swell builds to 6 ft to 8 ft through to Tuesday, 1st September, with very long periods of 18 to 20 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, with combined energy readings jumping to 3223 and even 4135—strong to very strong. But that westerly wind is cross-onshore or onshore the whole time. Those long-period waves will be breaking too straight for a beach break like this, and with the wind, it’s going to be a choppy mess. Honestly, with that much swell and strong wind, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For the brave expert who doesn’t mind a battle, there might be a few warped, lumpy ones, but it’s not a day for a fun paddle.

The promising bit, if you can call it that, comes late in the window. Monday, 31st August, through to Wednesday, 2nd September, holds 6 ft to 8 ft SSW swell with periods of 14 to 18 seconds. It’s still wind-affected, but the energy is there. For a dedicated surfer who knows the break, Saturday, 30th August, and Sunday, 31st August, offer the most size and power (combined energy over 4000), but the quality is poor. The water temperature anomaly isn’t flagged, so it’s about average for the time of year.

Honestly, this blank run is pretty normal for Hikkaduwa when the westerlies set in. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a case of waiting for a wind swing. Keep an eye on it—it tends not to stay this poor forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
S
14
1.1
S
17
1.7
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15
1.8
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15
1.6
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14
1.5
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14
1.4
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13
1.3
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13
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.5
S
15
1.5
S
15
1.2
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2980
1968
2054
1460
1121
938
675
1275
1409
999
831
683
563
505
661
1051
978
549
256
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
25
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25
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25
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20
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20
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15
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25
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High Tide
6:00AM0.50m
5:13PM0.40m
6:37AM0.43m
4:43PM0.34m
8:50AM0.38m
12:12PM0.42m
1:13AM0.32m
12:51PM0.48m
1:27AM0.39m
1:20PM0.55m
1:48AM0.46m
Low Tide
11:16PM0.10m
11:52AM0.24m
11:35PM0.15m
12:31PM0.29m
11:48PM0.20m
8:59PM0.24m
7:45PM0.20m
6:20AM0.23m
7:44PM0.15m
6:57AM0.18m
7:54PM0.11m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
28
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30
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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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