Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, S swell with 2,097 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 Saturday (Aug 22) 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 (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka at Hikkaduwa. The trouble is, for the next 16 days, the surf just isn’t cooperating. We’ve got a solid run of poor conditions, with no single window that screams “paddle out.” There’s a real gap here—almost the entire forecast—where the wind and weather are working against us.
We kick off on Thursday the 20th of August. The swell is 7 ft from the SSW, but it’s coming with a storm risk and a strong onshore wind from the west at 16 mph. That’s a no-go. The combined energy is high, over 2200, but it’s wasted energy—the sea is a mess.
Moving into Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd, the swell drops a little, but that west wind hangs tough. It’s either straight onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave comment just keeps saying “poor surf conditions.” There’s a brief moment on Sunday afternoon the 23rd where the wind eases to 9 mph, and the swell is 5 ft from the south—but it’s still onshore and only a marginal call at best.
Honestly, there’s nothing here that’s worth getting excited about. The reef at Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) needs the swell to come from the SW to work its magic, and while we do get plenty of swell from that direction, the wind is wrong. It’s onshore or cross-onshore almost the entire run.
Even heading into the end of August and the start of September, it’s the same story. On Monday the 31st of August, the swell jumps to 8 ft from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds, and the combined energy is huge—over 3800. But again, that west wind is cross-onshore, and the surf is labelled poor. For a beginner, that 8 ft is pushing the limits; for anyone else, the wind just ruins it.
There is no standout period here. The water temperature is about 83°, which is pretty normal for this time of year—no surprises there.
It’s a tough outlook. The only thing to do is wait for the wind to shift, because the swell is there, but the conditions just aren’t. Keep an eye on it, but don’t plan a session around it.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | 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 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
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2054 | 1460 | 1121 | 1063 | 675 | 1428 | 1409 | 999 | 831 | 683 | 480 | 505 | 661 | 1051 | 978 | 549 | 232 | 724 | 525 | 669 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:13PM0.40m | 6:37AM0.43m | 4:43PM0.34m | 8:50AM0.38m | 12:12PM0.42m | 1:13AM0.32m | 12:51PM0.48m | 1:27AM0.39m | 1:20PM0.55m | 1:48AM0.46m | 1:45PM0.60m | 2:10AM0.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:35PM0.15m | 12:31PM0.29m | 11:48PM0.20m | 8:59PM0.24m | 7:45PM0.20m | 6:20AM0.23m | 7:44PM0.15m | 6:57AM0.18m | 7:54PM0.11m | 7:26AM0.14m | 8:09PM0.07m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | 7 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
2054 | 1460 | 1121 | 1063 | 653 | 1428 | 1409 | 999 | 831 | 683 | 480 | 344 | 409 | 1051 | 978 | 549 | 232 | 724 | 525 | 669 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | S 17 | S 18 | S 26 | SSW 24 | S 21 | S 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | S 9 | WNW 10 | W 9 | S 12 | SSW 19 |
67 | 74 | 70 | 64 | 675 | 155 | 13 | 108 | 332 | 373 | 422 | 505 | 661 | 91 | 106 | 133 | 100 | 83 | 233 | 651 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | S 22 | S 18 | W 9 | S 26 | S 26 | S 24 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | SW 20 | WNW 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 22 | WNW 8 |
— | 3 | 36 | 248 | 39 | 13 | 13 | 173 | 12 | 11 | 33 | 49 | 50 | — | 15 | 102 | 78 | 55 | 91 | 75 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 9 | W 5 |
126 | 110 | 80 | 78 | 80 | 131 | 123 | 115 | 119 | 92 | 72 | 75 | 47 | 72 | 61 | 61 | 64 | 74 | 225 | 69 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1963 | 859 | 722 | 342 | 211 | 211 | 342 | 211 | 211 | 739 | 211 | 210 | 756 | 342 | 210 | 1068 | 211 | 210 | 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.











