Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

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Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is
30.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) this week:

The surf forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 13th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 13th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 14th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
1
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2
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)171616161514141313131214131312121211141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)405443496483418476476313299290196394342321237164158148163118212
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
0
SSW
15
W
10
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
W
15
W
15
WSW
5
W
10
WSW
10
SW
5
S
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassoncross-
on
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High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise--6:03--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:00
Sunset6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
57-1112------1-1----1
Temp. °C292829292829292830302929292830302830292829
Feels °C (?)323231323232323233333332313233323233313132
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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.

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