Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Break

Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 6.15° N 80.09° E

Issued: 4 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is
28.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with 995 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Hikkaduwa.

First off, inside the reef at Hikkaduwa, the water’s sitting at a warm 83.5°F, which is about average for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

Truth is, the next two weeks are looking pretty grim. We’ve got a long run of nothing special ahead. From now through the 19th of July, there’s nothing I’d recommend paddling out for. The wind is stuck in a cross-onshore or onshore pattern, mostly from the west, blowing 12 to 16 mph, just chopping everything up. The swell energy is moderate to strong, ranging from around 849 up to 1891 (that’s the combined energy of all swells), but it’s wasted with these winds. The wave comment on the report just keeps saying “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.” For the advanced crew who need a reef break, it’s onshore slop day after day.

The 6th of July afternoon shows a 5.2ft swell from the west with a 10-second period, but that cross-on breeze will make it a washing machine. Not worth it.

The 21st of July morning pops up with a 6.6ft swell from the west, but the period is only 7 seconds – that’s short-period junk with a 16 mph onshore wind. The energy is moderate (978), but that’s a mess for everyone except maybe a kite surfer looking for some grunt.

Honestly, this is one of those stretches where the region just goes quiet. There are no standouts, no hidden gems. The best you can hope for is that forecasts change, but right now, it’s a blank run. A surfer’s best bet here is to wait for a proper wind shift.

Stay patient, mates.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.8
W
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.3
SSW
14
1.6
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.4
SSW
16
1.8
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.8
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.9
W
8
1.8
W
9
1.8
W
8
0.7
SSW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
509
530
748
749
749
672
624
657
759
894
851
995
961
821
762
734
309
524
506
412
393
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
25
W
20
WNW
20
W
20
W
20
W
20
W
20
W
15
W
20
W
25
W
20
W
20
WSW
20
W
25
W
20
W
25
W
Wind State
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
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
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
1:10AM0.38m
1:38PM0.62m
Low Tide
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
6:51AM0.11m
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
 mm
1
5
2
2
4
3
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
29
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
Feels °C
30
29
28
28
29
29
29
30
30
29
30
29
29
30
29
28
30
29
29
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
11
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1.2
WNW
10
1
S
12
1
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.9
SSW
11
Energy kJ
509
107
318
279
272
672
588
657
759
759
851
995
961
572
444
367
306
304
314
347
217
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
S
16
0.9
S
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
8
1
S
12
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.7
W
9
Energy kJ
114
217
90
88
257
357
624
408
378
894
678
778
778
31
29
28
309
30
30
29
85
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
S
16
0.6
S
17
0.6
SSE
9
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSE
9
0.8
S
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SSW
23
0.7
SSW
21
Energy kJ
226
62
46
220
65
243
65
347
432
96
68
47
35
65
40
41
54
33
103
393
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
10
1.8
W
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1
W
6
1.8
WNW
11
1.8
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.5
W
7
1.9
W
8
1.8
W
9
1.8
W
8
1.7
W
8
Energy kJ
530
748
749
749
71
821
762
734
193
524
506
412
350
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
184
210
205
205
172
172
192
210
205
210
211
211
333
211
211
739
211
210
211
211
205
Best forecast wave conditions in West Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
4
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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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