
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, S swell with 2,117 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 onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for the Hikkaduwa stretch.
The first week and a half? Forget it. We’ve got a mean WSW wind that’s not letting up, and the constant threat of thunderstorms will keep the surface all chopped up. Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) (Hikkaduwa) is a reef that needs clean conditions, and it just ain’t getting them. The swell is showing up, between 3ft and 7ft, but it’s all for nothing with that cross-onshore breeze. The energy levels are moderate, mostly in that 1000s to 2000s range, but it’s messy and lumpy. You’d be fighting a losing battle.
This poor spell runs non-stop through the 16th. Day after day, it’s the same story: onshore wind, choppy surf, and nothing to get excited about. The swell direction is mostly from the SSW, but with that wind, the break’s ideal SW direction doesn’t matter one bit. It’s just a waste.
Now, around the 17th, we see a slight shift. The wind eases and goes more straight onshore. That’s a small win. The swell is still there, around 5ft, but the period is short, around 10 seconds, so the wave quality won’t be great. It’s still marginal, but at least it’s not a total loss.
The one real glimmer of hope is the afternoon of the 18th of August. The morning still looks iffy, but the afternoon shows a pulse. The swell is 4ft from the SSW with a long 21-second period. That’s some proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy jumps to 3379, a nice injection of power. The wind is still cross-onshore, which will keep it from being perfect, but that long period will help it hold its shape. This is the only day in the entire window I’d even consider paddling out. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best you’re going to get.
After that, the 19th sees a big jump in size to 8ft, but it’s accompanied by that same cross-onshore wind and poor conditions. That’s too much size for the average surfer, and it’ll be a full-on battle. The 20th is more of the same, with 8ft and a strong onshore wind. Those days are for the experts only, and even then, it’ll be a grind.
So, to be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are mostly a complete dud. There’s a tiny window on the afternoon of the 18th that could offer something, but don’t hold your breath. The energy is there at times, but the wind just won’t co-operate. It’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
736 | 727 | 1011 | 1726 | 1282 | 1531 | 871 | 931 | 918 | 957 | 1855 | 639 | 1420 | 429 | 1722 | 620 | 544 | 501 | 510 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 11:16PM0.07m | 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 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | 6 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 17 | S 12 | S 15 | S 11 | S 11 |
736 | 726 | 580 | 1726 | 1282 | 1531 | 871 | 931 | 918 | 546 | 1855 | 639 | 1420 | 405 | 1722 | 376 | 544 | 281 | 229 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 | S 10 | SSW 26 | S 16 | S 10 | S 14 | S 13 |
244 | 727 | 1011 | 413 | 118 | 141 | 216 | 558 | 635 | 957 | 227 | 274 | 112 | 204 | 66 | 620 | 255 | 501 | 366 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 14 | — | S 10 | — | — | S 20 | S 18 | — | — | — | S 18 | — | S 17 | S 18 | SW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 |
16 | 4 | — | 66 | — | — | 196 | 431 | — | — | — | 399 | — | 355 | 227 | 143 | 353 | 408 | 510 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
461 | 476 | 437 | 425 | 448 | 449 | 466 | 462 | 418 | 474 | 411 | 462 | 478 | 429 | 407 | 278 | 263 | 270 | 232 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 204 | 170 | 170 | 211 | 204 | 204 | 211 | 204 | 210 | 211 | 204 | 342 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 204 | 204 | 211 |
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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.











