
Surf Forecasts:
Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, W swell with 1,060 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM. 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 | 5PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, this is Rusty. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: for the next couple weeks, the surf around here is mostly a no-go. If you’re thinking of paddling out, you’re better off staying on the beach and watching the chop.
The only break that’s in the picture is Hikkaduwa (A-Frame), a beginner-friendly reef that typically wants clean SW swell. Problem is, the wind is blowing from the west and west-northwest at 15 to 16 mph almost every day, putting it cross-onshore or onshore. That means bump, chop, and generally messy conditions.
From Monday 6 July right through to Monday 20 July, almost every session is marked poor. The swell height runs from about 2 ft to a bit over 6 ft in the first week—decent size—but with periods around 10 to 11 seconds and that wind, the waves are sectiony and ragged. Wave energy is moderate to strong (with readings in the 1000 to 1857 range), but it just doesn’t matter with the wind ruining the surface.
There’s a little flicker around Thursday 9 July afternoon and Friday 10 July afternoon, when the period bumps up to 16 seconds from the SSW—that’s proper groundswell—but the wind is still cross-onshore. So even though the energy is big (1857), the quality is still marginal at best.
The second week, from 13 July onward, the swell drops to between 2 ft and 5 ft. The periods are long—15 to 19 seconds—which is great for power, but with the wind staying on the nose or cross-onshore, it’s just a messy cleanup. The water temp? Nothing unusual for the season. No extremes.
There is no standout session here. Not one morning or afternoon where the wind and swell line up. If you’re into kitesurfing, this whole stretch looks more interesting than paddle surfing. The best I can say is that for this area, a blank run like this happens sometimes. Forecasts can shift, so don’t write it off completely.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
618 | 605 | 627 | 653 | 734 | 815 | 770 | 755 | 680 | 685 | 858 | 894 | 961 | 961 | 1060 | 1006 | 935 | 815 | 716 | 486 | 465 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:52AM0.53m | 5:34PM0.54m | 6:37AM0.53m | 6:09PM0.48m | 7:35AM0.52m | 6:51PM0.42m | 8:53AM0.51m | 8:02PM0.35m | 10:30AM0.52m | 10:18PM0.32m | 11:52AM0.55m | 00:06AM0.33m | 12:51PM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:59PM0.26m | 4:17AM0.18m | 7:04PM0.20m | 5:45AM0.15m | 7:45PM0.15m | |||||||
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 |
143 | 146 | 114 | 109 | 318 | 279 | 272 | 307 | 624 | 408 | 858 | 858 | 961 | 961 | 678 | 572 | 372 | 367 | 309 | 365 | 402 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 9 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
173 | 242 | 226 | 217 | 90 | 88 | 257 | 310 | 66 | 347 | 317 | 894 | 678 | 778 | 36 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 41 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 20 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 17 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | S 15 | S 23 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
88 | 7 | 196 | 62 | 46 | 220 | 65 | 65 | 50 | 107 | 432 | 105 | 73 | 50 | 49 | — | 65 | 74 | 11 | 54 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
618 | 605 | 627 | 653 | 734 | 815 | 770 | 755 | 680 | 685 | — | — | — | 84 | 1060 | 1006 | 935 | 815 | 716 | 486 | 465 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 191 | 650 | 211 | 204 | 204 | 210 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 191 | 204 | 211 | 210 | 211 | 211 | 210 | 740 | 211 | 210 | 342 |
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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.











