
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,413 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. 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 | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here for the imperial version. Let's get real about Hikkaduwa.
Honestly, the outlook is brutal. We've got relentless onshore and cross-onshore winds from the West howling at 15 to 16 mph for days on end, and thunderstorms threatening to rain on the already sad parade. The water's a normal 83.5°F, but that's about the only thing that's average.
The first week is not worth a paddle. Friday July 3rd is a dud. Saturday and Sunday serve up waist-high swell but it's all wind-chop and white water – no shape, no joy. Monday through Wednesday see the swell climb past 5.5 ft with wave energy hitting the 1300s and 1700s, but the wind doesn't let up. It's just bigger, messier, and uglier.
Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th of July see the swell peaking around 7.2 ft with energy over 2200, but it's still cross-onshore and choppy. You're better off watching from the beach. The only time the forecast even whispers "marginal" is around the 17th and 18th of July. On Friday the 17th, we get a big 5.9 ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period and a huge 2230 energy rating. The wind is still on the nose, but that's a lot of ocean moving. The 18th follows with 5.6 ft and a 16-second period.
What's the best of a bad bunch? That window on the 17th and 18th of July is the only real power in the whole forecast. The optimum swell direction for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) is SW, and that's what we get, but with onshore winds on a reef, it'll be a foamy, lumpy mess. Over 4.9 ft it's expert territory anyway. Crowds are "often" here, and they'll still be out, but they'll be scratching heads.
There's no clean, glassy, or offshore session in sight. This is a kiteboarder's dream and a surfer's nightmare. A massive gap with nothing but junk. Keep the board in the bag.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
516 | 449 | 347 | 377 | 398 | 354 | 618 | 618 | 563 | 552 | 499 | 620 | 748 | 831 | 934 | 934 | 934 | 969 | 1146 | 1230 | 1366 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:05PM0.63m | 4:37AM0.51m | 4:34PM0.62m | 5:13AM0.52m | 5:03PM0.59m | 5:52AM0.53m | 5:34PM0.54m | 6:37AM0.53m | 6:09PM0.48m | 7:35AM0.52m | 6:51PM0.42m | 8:53AM0.51m | 8:02PM0.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:41AM0.11m | 10:31PM0.07m | 10:16AM0.14m | 11:00PM0.08m | 10:54AM0.18m | 11:31PM0.10m | 11:37AM0.22m | 00:03AM0.12m | 12:29PM0.26m | 00:40AM0.14m | 1:43PM0.29m | 1:27AM0.16m | 3:47PM0.30m | 2:37AM0.18m | |||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 16 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
516 | 449 | 347 | 195 | 186 | 195 | 146 | 140 | 140 | 143 | 140 | 137 | 392 | 279 | 272 | 384 | 711 | 497 | 883 | 795 | 557 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 10 | S 17 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
147 | 112 | 161 | 257 | 264 | 143 | 197 | 211 | 173 | 242 | 226 | 217 | 124 | 96 | 334 | 205 | 80 | 355 | 100 | 75 | 56 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 20 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 17 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 15 |
153 | 105 | 88 | 125 | 125 | 208 | 114 | 114 | 120 | 7 | 174 | 63 | 46 | 220 | 86 | 68 | 50 | 111 | 91 | 37 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | WNW 12 |
204 | 263 | 311 | 377 | 398 | 354 | 618 | 618 | 563 | 552 | 499 | 620 | 748 | 831 | 934 | 934 | 934 | 969 | 1146 | 1230 | 1366 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 210 | 210 | 211 | 204 | 210 | 211 | 204 | 210 | 211 | 204 | 210 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 207 | 210 | 210 | 204 | 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.










