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Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 01 May 2025 +0530
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) this week:
The surf forecast for Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) 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+) | 8PM (Thu 1st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
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| Energy (?) | 443 | 530 | 486 | 379 | 768 | 594 | 553 | 342 | 273 | 222 | 138 | 129 | 125 | 144 | 477 | 628 | 534 | 489 | 343 | 329 | 123 | 165 | 74 | 139 | 110 | 118 | 169 | 191 | 215 | 254 | 248 | 356 | 336 | 664 | 597 | 835 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:06PM 0.63 | 4:10AM 0.46 | 4:39PM 0.57 | 4:48AM 0.41 | 5:15PM 0.50 | 5:41AM 0.36 | 6:02PM 0.44 | 8:19AM 0.33 | 8:02PM 0.39 | 11:35AM 0.40 | 10:33PM 0.41 | 12:02PM 0.48 | 11:37PM 0.45 | 12:27PM 0.54 | 12:17AM 0.48 | 12:51PM 0.59 | 12:50AM 0.50 | 1:16PM 0.63 | 1:20AM 0.51 | 1:41PM 0.65 | 1:48AM 0.51 | 2:06PM 0.66 | 2:14AM 0.50 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:22PM 0.11 | 9:58AM 0.08 | 10:57PM 0.15 | 10:26AM 0.15 | 11:41PM 0.20 | 10:53AM 0.24 | 1:12AM 0.25 | 11:30AM 0.32 | 4:30AM 0.24 | 5:27PM 0.32 | 5:26AM 0.20 | 6:14PM 0.27 | 5:58AM 0.17 | 6:45PM 0.22 | 6:25AM 0.14 | 7:12PM 0.17 | 6:48AM 0.11 | 7:36PM 0.13 | 7:12AM 0.08 | 8:00PM 0.09 | 7:35AM 0.06 | 8:24PM 0.07 | 8:00AM 0.04 | |||||||||||||
Thu 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 |
| Sunset | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | - | 9 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | - | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) 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 (Beach Break (Hikkaduwa)) 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 Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) 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.
Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of Ambalangoda. If you plan a holiday in West Sri Lanka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ambalangoda. Ambalangoda has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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