Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.12° N 80.11° E

Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) sea temperature is
29.0° C
1.7° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, S swell with 2,167 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 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 7th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a seat. I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Hikkaduwa.

Honestly, mate, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a solid two weeks where the surf is on offer, but the conditions are a proper battle. The main spot, Hikkaduwa (A-Frame), is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, so it *wants* to work, but the wind gods are not playing nice.

Right now, starting Sunday the 2nd and running all the way through, we’ve got a constant stream of cross-onshore wind, mostly from the West or West-Northwest, blowing at 15 to 19 mph. That’s gonna keep things choppy, lumpy, and just plain messy. The water is a warm 84°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a wetsuit.

The swell energy is actually there – we’re seeing moderate to strong numbers, like readings of 1755 (moderate energy) early on, and it builds into four-digit territory (1460-3157) as the week goes on. That’s a fair bit of power. The problem is the wind. It’s ruining it. The swell direction wobbles from WNW around to SSW and then settles on long-period S and W swells, but none of it matters when the onshore wind is tearing it apart.

There isn’t a single standout morning or afternoon in this whole 16-day window. Every single session is rated as “poor surf conditions.” The wind is constantly cross-on, and on a couple of days (August 15th and 16th) it turns fully onshore from the West. That’s about as bad as it gets for a clean wave. The swell does get big—over 8 ft on Sunday the 2nd and again on the 12th and 14th—but with that wind, it’s just a washing machine. That’s expert-only territory, and honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.

If you had to pick a time, the swell periods around the 4th and 5th of August are very long (19-20 seconds). That’s pure groundswell energy, but those long-period swells need a point or reef to wrap around cleanly, and with the cross-onshore wind, even the reef at A-Frame won’t save it. It’s just going to be bumpy.

Bottom line? There are no good recommendations here. For a couple of weeks, it’s going to be a write-off for clean, surfable waves. The energy is there, the swell is there, but the wind is a dealbreaker. Keep an eye on it, though. When the trade winds finally ease up, this place will fire.

- Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:10PM0.64m
4:44AM0.62m
4:35PM0.60m
5:16AM0.61m
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
Low Tide
10:05AM0.11m
10:26PM0.03m
10:38AM0.14m
10:51PM0.04m
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
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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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