Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Break

Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 6.15° N 80.09° E

Issued: 4 am 03 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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,413 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 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. 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 Powerful 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 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 coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks around Hikkaduwa.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – it's a rough run. We're looking at a long, dry spell of poor conditions. There's no surf worth paddling out for until maybe, just maybe, the tail end of the forecast. For the next week and a bit, it’s a write-off.

Starting from Friday the 3rd of July right through to at least Monday the 13th, it’s a consistent story of onshore or cross-onshore winds out of the West at 12 to 16 mph just shredding the surface. The surf is small to moderate, with swell heights bouncing between 3 ft and 7 ft, but it’s all spoilt by that wind and often a "risk tstorm" tag. The wave energy is moderate, climbing up to four-digit values (like 1775) but that doesn't mean anything when it's chopped up and messy. The spot is rated for advanced surfers only, and with that wind, even the experts will be fighting it. It’s a classic case of surf you watch from the beach.

The standout, really the only window, looks to be around Friday the 17th of July. We’ve got a bit of a pulse of longer-period swell pushing in from the SSW with a period hitting 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The swell height is up to 6 ft, and the combined energy jumps right up to 2230, which is strong. But here’s the kicker: the wind is still onshore from the WSW at 12 mph. For a reef break like Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) that needs the wind to be offshore from the ENE to be at its best, this is a tough one. The swell direction is SSW, which doesn’t match the optimum SW. Because of that long period and the onshore wind, it might end up a bit of a washing machine at the reef, and at 6 ft it’s pushing into too-big-for-beginners territory. It’s more of a hope than a guarantee. The weekend after that, the 18th, looks similar but dropping off.

So, bottom line: the first two weeks are a bust. The water temp is sitting at 84°F which is bang on average for the time of year, so at least you’ll be warm while you’re getting skunked. Keep your eyes peeled for that lift around the 17th, but don't hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1.9
W
7
1.9
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.8
W
11
1.9
W
11
2
W
11
2
W
11
2
W
11
2
W
11
2.2
WNW
11
2.2
W
11
2.3
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
516
449
347
377
398
354
618
618
563
552
499
620
748
831
934
934
934
969
1146
1230
1366
Wind (km/h)
25
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
20
W
25
W
20
W
20
W
25
W
20
W
20
W
20
W
25
W
20
W
20
W
20
W
20
W
25
W
20
W
20
W
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:05PM0.63m
4:37AM0.51m
4:34PM0.62m
5:13AM0.52m
5:03PM0.59m
5:52AM0.53m
5:34PM0.54m
6:37AM0.53m
6:09PM0.48m
7:35AM0.52m
6:51PM0.42m
8:53AM0.51m
8:02PM0.35m
Low Tide
9:41AM0.11m
10:31PM0.07m
10:16AM0.14m
11:00PM0.08m
10:54AM0.18m
11:31PM0.10m
11:37AM0.22m
00:03AM0.12m
12:29PM0.26m
00:40AM0.14m
1:43PM0.29m
1:27AM0.16m
3:47PM0.30m
2:37AM0.18m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:27
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
 mm
2
2
5
2
2
2
1
5
4
3
13
6
6
16
Temp °C
28
27
27
28
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
27
28
26
27
28
27
Feels °C
28
27
28
29
27
29
29
28
29
28
28
28
29
28
29
28
29
28
29
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
516
449
347
195
186
195
146
140
140
143
140
137
392
279
272
384
711
497
883
795
557
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.7
SSE
10
0.8
S
17
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
Energy kJ
147
112
161
257
264
143
197
211
173
242
226
217
124
96
334
205
80
355
100
75
56
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.1
S
20
0.6
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
S
16
0.6
S
17
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.3
SW
18
0.8
SSE
10
0.4
SW
16
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
153
105
88
125
125
208
114
114
120
7
174
63
46
220
86
68
50
111
91
37
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
7
1.7
W
7
1.8
W
7
1.9
W
7
1.9
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.8
W
11
1.9
W
11
2
W
11
2
W
11
2
W
11
2
W
11
2.2
WNW
11
2.2
W
11
2.3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
204
263
311
377
398
354
618
618
563
552
499
620
748
831
934
934
934
969
1146
1230
1366
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
210
210
211
205
210
211
205
210
211
205
210
211
210
210
211
208
210
210
205
210
211
Best forecast wave conditions in West Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder
How to use the Wavefinder 
submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa):

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


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.

Nearest locationNearest