
Surf Forecasts:
Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,065 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. 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 | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Alright, listen. We gotta be straight with each other here. For the entire 16-day window, the surf at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) just isn’t cooperating. The whole stretch is a no-go. We're looking at a solid two-plus weeks of poor conditions. The wind is locked in from the west and west-south-west, blowing onshore or cross-onshore, and this spot needs ENE offshore wind to get clean. Without that, it’s just a messy, choppy washout.
The swell sticks around in the 3 ft to 6 ft range, coming mostly from the S or SSW. There’s plenty of energy in the water – the combined energy figures hit four digits often, like 1299 on the 3rd morning and a big 1875 on the 11th morning – but that doesn’t mean a thing if the wind is trashing it. The water’s sitting at 83°, which is about average for the time of year here.
Now, a couple of dates might catch your eye on paper. On the morning of the 10th of September, there’s a 4 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell that would be magic under offshore wind. But we’ve got a 16 mph cross-onshore instead. Same story on the morning of the 12th of September – a 4 ft swell but with a 19-second period, some serious energy (1813). But again, the wind is howling onshore at 19 mph.
The biggest letdown is the 14th of September. Afternoon sees a 6 ft SSW swell and a 17-second period with a combined energy of 1843. That’s the biggest, most powerful wave of the whole run. But the wind? Onshore at 16 mph. It’s like having a nice cold beer but someone’s shaken it up before you open it. It’s frustrating.
For the quality surfer: if this spot had its usual offshore wind, those long-period swells from the 10th through the 14th would be pumping. But with this wind regime, it’s a washout. Beginners should steer clear anyway – anything over 5 ft gets dicey, and the 5 ft to 6 ft days are simply too much for learning in these conditions.
Bottom line, there’s nothing to recommend here. A total blank run for the forecast period. It happens sometimes – the wind just doesn’t want to play ball. We’ll keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
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1154 | 929 | 775 | 747 | 520 | 277 | 308 | 254 | 196 | 160 | 150 | 163 | 157 | 159 | 280 | 412 | 330 | 344 | 334 | 257 | 394 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:46PM0.46m | 5:48AM0.53m | 4:58PM0.40m | 6:43AM0.45m | 4:06PM0.33m | 10:27AM0.41m | 1:06AM0.30m | 12:16PM0.48m | 1:02AM0.40m | 12:52PM0.54m | 1:24AM0.49m | 1:22PM0.60m | 1:50AM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:15AM0.19m | 10:57PM0.08m | 11:50AM0.25m | 11:19PM0.14m | 12:57PM0.32m | 11:29PM0.21m | 7:27PM0.24m | 5:23AM0.27m | 7:10PM0.18m | 6:35AM0.20m | 7:25PM0.12m | 7:16AM0.15m | 7:45PM0.07m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | 4 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
1154 | 929 | 775 | 747 | 520 | 277 | 308 | 254 | 196 | 160 | 150 | 163 | 157 | 159 | 153 | 205 | 205 | 184 | 188 | 208 | 168 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | W 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
54 | 49 | 41 | 23 | 22 | 83 | 82 | 172 | 133 | 135 | 78 | 81 | 78 | 71 | 280 | 412 | 330 | 344 | 334 | 257 | 394 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | W 11 | S 18 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 13 |
34 | — | — | 2 | 25 | 33 | 74 | 20 | 196 | 42 | 40 | 22 | 149 | 146 | 48 | 41 | 23 | 21 | 65 | 182 | 183 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
57 | 62 | 43 | 54 | 42 | 32 | 41 | 38 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 96 | 20 | 20 | 31 | 40 | 41 | 77 | 80 | 108 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 739 | 338 | 719 | 739 | 58 | 646 | 739 | 211 | 646 | 738 | 738 | 646 | 738 | 424 | 646 | 748 | 211 | 211 | 211 | 211 |
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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.










