
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with 3,961 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 2.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM. 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 | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame).
Honestly, it’s a rough couple of weeks ahead. The first week is mostly a no-go. The wind is a constant issue, blowing mostly cross-onshore, and there’s a lot of stormy weather in the mix. The swell shows up, but the quality is ruined.
The water is sitting around 82°F, which is about normal for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
From Tuesday the 11th through Saturday the 16th of August, it’s a battle. Swell heights are between 2 to 5 feet, but that wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and poor. On Tuesday morning the 11th, there’s a decent 4-foot south swell with a very long 19-second period and tons of energy (2177), but the onshore wind at 12 mph will mess it up. That south groundswell would be a beauty in clean conditions, but we don’t get them.
Things pick up starting Monday the 18th of August. We get a solid 7 to 8 feet of SSW groundswell with periods around 18 to 19 seconds – big power, over 4000 energy. That’s expert-only size. But again, the wind stays cross-onshore from the WNW at 12 mph, which will keep the surface bumpy.
The best chance, the one session worth circling on the calendar, is the morning of Thursday the 21st of August. The swell is a solid 6 feet from the SSW with a nice 17-second period – good lines and energy (2203). The wind is lighter from the WSW at 9 mph and onshore, but it’s gentler, so it should be less chopped up than the rest. This is your best bet for a decent paddle out.
After that, into the end of August, the swell drops and the wind picks back up to 16 mph from the west, chopping everything out again.
So, bottom line: don’t get your hopes up for a classic week. The standout day is Thursday the 21st of August at Hikkaduwa (A-Frame). It’s the most surfable in a long, average run. Forecasts can always change, so check back in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 12 | S 16 | W 9 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | WSW 7 | WNW 7 | SSE 11 | W 7 | SSE 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSE 11 | W 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1277 | 777 | 871 | 276 | 516 | 222 | 403 | 337 | 222 | 307 | 259 | 254 | 247 | 176 | 356 | 301 | 297 | 268 | 412 | 645 | 1601 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:37PM0.61m | 2:03AM0.49m | 2:09PM0.65m | 2:36AM0.57m | 2:39PM0.67m | 3:07AM0.62m | 3:07PM0.68m | 3:38AM0.66m | 3:34PM0.67m | 4:08AM0.66m | 4:00PM0.64m | 4:36AM0.65m | 4:24PM0.59m | 5:04AM0.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:12PM0.09m | 7:53AM0.10m | 8:36PM0.05m | 8:29AM0.09m | 9:00PM0.02m | 9:03AM0.08m | 9:24PM0.00m | 9:33AM0.09m | 9:48PM-0.00m | 10:02AM0.11m | 10:11PM0.01m | 10:29AM0.14m | 10:33PM0.03m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 4 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | SSE 11 | S 18 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 9 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SW 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | W 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 21 |
1277 | 303 | 871 | 246 | 226 | 220 | 403 | 337 | 222 | 217 | 131 | 254 | 236 | 146 | 245 | 301 | 297 | 240 | 184 | 184 | 1601 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 18 | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 8 | SW 16 | SSE 11 | SW 7 | SSW 15 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 22 | SSW 22 | SSW 18 |
274 | 777 | 173 | 276 | 270 | 222 | 142 | 146 | 52 | 261 | 259 | 77 | 146 | 102 | 100 | 245 | 99 | 62 | 412 | 645 | 994 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 12 | S 20 | S 19 | SW 14 | S 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | SW 15 | S 26 | SSW 14 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 13 | S 20 | SSE 10 |
350 | 205 | 157 | 149 | 516 | 95 | 30 | 64 | 47 | 188 | 171 | 148 | 40 | 176 | 13 | 138 | 22 | 87 | 44 | 282 | 143 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 10 | WSW 6 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 |
262 | 319 | 377 | — | — | — | 201 | 234 | 137 | 307 | 219 | 149 | 247 | 157 | 356 | 58 | 282 | 268 | 287 | 327 | 284 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 650 | 336 | 342 | 650 | 20 | 739 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 204 | 210 | 211 | 204 | 20 | 170 | 204 | 210 | 170 | 210 | 210 | 28 |
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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.











