
Surf Forecasts:
Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with 1,071 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2PM. 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 | 2PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa).
Honestly, mate, this is a tough one. For the first two weeks of this forecast, it's basically a write-off for a good paddle. The wind is relentless, blowing onshore or cross-onshore almost every day, and that’s just not gonna give us the clean lines we want. It’s pretty much just onshore wind and rough conditions day after day. The water’s sittin’ at about 84°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, but that's small comfort when the ocean's all churned up.
For that whole first half, the swell does show up, but with the wind howling from the west at 15 to 22 mph, it’s just messy. The energy is there – you’ll see moderate to strong readings over 1000, even hitting 1877 on August 6th – but it’s all blown out. The break is exposed to these swells, but the direction is mostly from the SSW or straight W, and with the wind ruining it, there’s no real quality. Don't even think about lookin’ at it for a beginner when the swell pushes over 8 ft on the 1st; that’s expert-only territory and still poor quality.
Around August 12th, we start to see a flicker of hope. The wind eases off a touch – still onshore in the mornings, but more of a light to moderate breeze. The swell gets some very long period juice from the south, 20 to 21 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, with figures around 1589 and 1994. Now, for a reef break like this, that long period could line up some nice, clean lines, but the wind is still not glassy. The morning of the 12th is the only time we get a marginal 2 out of 10 score, and that’s the best we’re gonna see.
So, if I had to pick one standout, it’s gotta be the morning of Wednesday, August 12th. The swell will be a consistent 3 ft from the south, with that super long 21-second period, and the wind is a light 9 mph WSW, blowing onshore but light enough that it might clean up. The energy is strong (1589), and for this break, that long period could make for some nice, powerful waves. It’s still not perfect, but it’s the closest to a surfable window we get.
Other than that, the morning of August 13th has a similar setup but with a bit more wind. The rest of the window is just a write-off for a decent surf. For kite surfers, that constant cross-onshore wind and solid wave energy from the 2nd to the 6th of August might look pretty interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a bust for most of the month.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | W 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
400 | 515 | 465 | 553 | 486 | 452 | 447 | 514 | 817 | 790 | 914 | 691 | 1014 | 997 | 636 | 375 | 551 | 1003 | 859 | 848 | 736 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:30PM0.63m | 2:54AM0.50m | 2:56PM0.66m | 3:21AM0.55m | 3:21PM0.67m | 3:48AM0.58m | 3:45PM0.67m | 4:16AM0.61m | 4:10PM0.64m | 4:44AM0.62m | 4:35PM0.60m | 5:16AM0.61m | 4:59PM0.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:55PM0.06m | 8:33AM0.09m | 9:17PM0.04m | 9:03AM0.09m | 9:39PM0.03m | 9:34AM0.10m | 10:03PM0.03m | 10:05AM0.11m | 10:26PM0.03m | 10:38AM0.14m | 10:51PM0.04m | 11:12AM0.17m | 11:16PM0.07m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | 4 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 33 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
400 | 293 | 253 | 553 | 486 | 452 | 447 | 514 | 817 | 788 | 674 | 537 | 515 | 431 | 229 | 206 | 175 | 318 | 859 | 848 | 736 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SE 10 | SSW 19 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 21 |
118 | 96 | 465 | 124 | 108 | 124 | 124 | 262 | 100 | 61 | 60 | 30 | 38 | 227 | 190 | 201 | 551 | 1003 | 75 | 55 | 258 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SW 20 | SE 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | S 11 | SSW 20 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SE 9 | S 8 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 8 | — | SW 24 | S 7 |
96 | 400 | 96 | 192 | 88 | 57 | 218 | 102 | 73 | 49 | 28 | 45 | 13 | 35 | 197 | 258 | 207 | 131 | — | 22 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | W 9 | W 6 | W 7 |
240 | 515 | 311 | 450 | 226 | 315 | 349 | 357 | 531 | 790 | 914 | 691 | 1014 | 997 | 636 | 375 | 471 | — | 430 | 267 | 387 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 210 | 859 | 646 | 859 | 859 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 333 | 210 | 172 | 192 | 172 | 172 | 205 | 205 | 172 | 211 | 172 | 172 |
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Information about the Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Inside Reef (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.
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.










