
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,052 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be 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) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 | W 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
998 | 848 | 736 | 727 | 1011 | 1536 | 1282 | 1531 | 754 | 931 | 918 | 957 | 1855 | 1089 | 1420 | 424 | 1702 | 516 | 636 | 521 | 500 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:59PM0.55m | 5:51AM0.58m | 5:23PM0.48m | 6:34AM0.54m | 5:45PM0.41m | 7:41AM0.49m | 5:52PM0.34m | 10:00AM0.46m | 10:11PM0.27m | 12:05PM0.50m | 00:44AM0.33m | 12:59PM0.56m | 1:28AM0.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:12AM0.17m | 11:16PM0.07m | 11:50AM0.22m | 11:43PM0.09m | 12:39PM0.27m | 00:14AM0.13m | 2:22PM0.32m | 00:59AM0.18m | 7:37PM0.26m | 3:56AM0.23m | 7:27PM0.20m | 6:10AM0.19m | 7:48PM0.14m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 | S 10 | S 17 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
998 | 848 | 736 | 687 | 580 | 1536 | 1282 | 1531 | 754 | 931 | 918 | 957 | 1855 | 1089 | 1420 | 200 | 1702 | 502 | 288 | 250 | 270 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 13 | S 11 | S 18 | S 19 | S 14 | WNW 10 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 |
28 | 27 | 244 | 727 | 1011 | 92 | 118 | 174 | 212 | 558 | 635 | 534 | 326 | 399 | 110 | 400 | 83 | 516 | 636 | 521 | 372 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 24 | S 7 | S 14 | WNW 10 | S 10 | — | — | S 20 | S 18 | — | — | — | S 18 | — | S 16 | SSW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 |
— | 44 | 25 | 4 | 112 | 90 | — | — | 196 | 431 | — | — | — | 224 | — | 347 | 66 | 142 | 296 | 308 | 500 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | W 6 | W 6 |
646 | 572 | 472 | 450 | 441 | 475 | 475 | 418 | 461 | 534 | 486 | 501 | 351 | 401 | 487 | 424 | 291 | 176 | 322 | 149 | 112 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 210 | 204 | 20 | 183 | 183 | 211 | 210 | 204 | 211 | 204 | 204 | 211 | 204 | 210 | 211 | 211 | 210 | 211 | 210 | 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.











