Surf Forecasts:
Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. 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 | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks. I’m just gonna level with you straight up: this is a rough stretch for the Hikkaduwa area. We’re looking at a long, dry spell of poor surf conditions, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.
The only break on the radar is Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa). It’s an advanced, fairly consistent reef break that loves a SW swell. The water temp is sitting at 83°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—nice for a long session if there was any surf to be had.
We start on Wednesday, 22 July with some waist-high swell around 4ft from the S, but it’s messy. The wind is on or cross-onshore, and the energy is moderate (678). The call is “poor surf conditions” and that’s how it’s gonna stay for days. The same story repeats through Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The swell drops a little, the wind stays onshore, and the forecast is just a big fat zero for wave quality.
Sunday, 26 July, things get a little more interesting with some moderate energy (1013-1033) and a 4-5ft SSE swell, but it’s still a “marginal” call—stormy winds and questionable tide. Not a day to get excited about.
The pattern keeps going. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the following week bring more of the same: onshore winds, moderate energy, and poor surf. By Wednesday, 29 July, we see a spike in energy (1161-1322) and a 5ft lump from the W, but the wind is still onshore and the quality is shot. Thursday, 30 July, sees a long-period 18-second swell from the SSW, but again, the wind kills it.
Into the first week of August, it’s a broken record. The swell gets a bit bigger—up to 6ft on Tuesday, 4 August, and even 7ft by Wednesday, 5 August—but the wind is cross-onshore and the conditions are choppy. The energy is very strong (over 2500), but it’s all for nothing. Thursday, 6 August, has a 7ft S swell with fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. At that size and with that wind, this setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Honestly, there isn’t a single standout session in the entire 16-day window. The best you’ll get is a few “marginal” windows, but nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s not unusual when the trade winds lock in.
Keep your eyes on the long-range charts, but for now, the board stays in the bag.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 582 | 473 | 344 | 145 | 190 | 201 | 217 | 211 | 229 | 304 | 320 | 466 | 441 | 339 | 337 | 321 | 196 | 173 | 272 | 283 | 306 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:20PM0.40m | 8:24AM0.45m | 6:51PM0.33m | 10:19AM0.43m | 10:43PM0.29m | 11:58AM0.45m | 00:38AM0.31m | 12:52PM0.50m | 1:23AM0.36m | 1:30PM0.54m | 1:56AM0.41m | 2:02PM0.59m | 2:26AM0.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:03PM0.29m | 00:48AM0.18m | 2:53PM0.31m | 1:41AM0.21m | 7:10PM0.26m | 4:00AM0.23m | 7:30PM0.21m | 5:58AM0.21m | 7:52PM0.16m | 6:52AM0.17m | 8:13PM0.12m | 7:30AM0.13m | 8:33PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | WNW 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 582 | 473 | 344 | 106 | 190 | 106 | 106 | 154 | 214 | 304 | 320 | 466 | 441 | 339 | 337 | 245 | 196 | 173 | 167 | 120 | 160 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SE 10 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 55 | 59 | 100 | 145 | 81 | 94 | 217 | 211 | 229 | 290 | 225 | 394 | 186 | 331 | 308 | 321 | 180 | 173 | 120 | 120 | 306 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SW 17 | SE 8 | WNW 9 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 22 | 11 | 10 | 90 | 79 | 201 | 39 | 12 | 41 | 74 | 104 | 123 | 131 | 32 | 269 | 184 | 169 | 164 | 272 | 283 | 120 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 8 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 4 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 19 | 84 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 68 | 90 | 18 | 45 | 46 | 33 | 255 | 331 | 36 | 36 | 43 | 70 | 94 | 94 | 87 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 646 | 739 | 58 | 648 | 739 | 333 | 719 | 739 | 24 | 739 | 738 | 738 | 646 | 738 | 211 | 646 | 738 | 211 | 211 | 738 | 211 |
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The above surf forecast table for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Inside Reef (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 (Inside Reef (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).
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Inside Reef (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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