Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,561 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 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM. 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 | 8AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into the outlook for Hikkaduwa. It’s a tough start, and I’ve got to be straight with you – the next 16 days are a real mixed bag of windy, onshore slop and a few fleeting moments of hope. The water temperature is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual to report there.
The first few days are a write-off. From Wednesday the 19th through to Tuesday the 25th, we’re dealing with a persistent moderate westerly breeze, mostly cross-onshore or directly onshore. The swell is there, swinging between 3 ft and 7 ft, but it’s a messy, short-period windswell with energy levels mostly in the 1000-2300 range (moderate energy). It’s choppy, disorganised, and the forecast is calling it poor or marginal at best. Honestly, there’s nothing worth paddling out for.
Things start to look a little more interesting on Saturday the 29th of August. The afternoon session shows a 5 ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, giving it a bit more shape. The energy is still moderate (1126), and the wind is a cross-onshore westerly, so it’s not perfect, but it’s a step up from the slop. That said, Sunday the 30th of August afternoon has a 6 ft SSW swell with a long 18-second period, and the energy jumps to 2064. That’s a proper groundswell, but with the cross-onshore wind, it’s not going to be clean. This long period stuff is better suited to a point or reef, but Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) is a reef, so that’s a small silver lining. The crowd factor is “often” here, so expect company.
Now, the real standout, if you can call it that, is at the very end of the run. On Monday the 31st of August, the afternoon sees a 7 ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period and energy surging to 3418 (strong energy). That’s a serious pulse of groundswell. The problem? The wind is still a cross-onshore westerly, which will leave it a bit lumpy. It’s a tough call. This is a big, powerful swell – over 8 ft, so it’s strictly for the experienced crew. The following day, Tuesday the 1st of September, is actually the best bet. The morning has an 8 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and energy at 3737 (strong energy). The wind is still cross-onshore, but the sheer size and power might overcome the mess for a few clean waves if you’re in the right spot. The afternoon is similar at 8 ft. This is the only period that’s close to a standout, but it’s a long way off and the wind is a constant worry.
In short, the first week is a write-off. The second week has a few bigger, longer-period swells, but the wind just won’t play ball. The 1st of September has the best raw size and power, but it’s a gamble. Keep an eye on it, but don’t get your hopes up just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
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3393 | 2408 | 1896 | 2980 | 1968 | 2054 | 1460 | 1121 | 938 | 675 | 1275 | 1409 | 999 | 831 | 683 | 563 | 505 | 778 | 941 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:31AM0.56m | 5:05PM0.47m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:55PM0.06m | 11:23AM0.20m | 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 | ||||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
3393 | 2408 | 1896 | 2980 | 1968 | 2054 | 1460 | 1121 | 938 | 564 | 1275 | 1409 | 999 | 831 | 683 | 563 | 350 | 778 | 941 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 19 | S 18 | W 8 | S 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | S 17 | S 18 | S 26 | W 8 | S 21 | S 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 12 | W 11 |
48 | 913 | 1455 | 52 | 224 | 67 | 74 | 49 | 64 | 675 | 155 | 13 | 34 | 332 | 373 | 422 | 505 | 409 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | SSE 9 | — | — | W 9 | — | S 24 | S 22 | S 18 | W 9 | S 26 | S 26 | SSW 24 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — |
323 | 31 | — | — | 61 | — | 11 | 36 | 248 | 39 | 13 | 13 | 108 | 22 | 31 | 63 | 80 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 |
239 | 115 | 108 | 106 | 112 | 108 | 110 | 119 | 98 | 102 | 141 | 109 | 61 | 64 | 49 | 35 | 55 | 67 | 77 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 210 | 211 | 211 | 204 | 210 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 210 | 739 | 211 | 210 | 739 | 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.











