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Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 20 Nov 2025 +0530
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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
29.0° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 20th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 27th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 27th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon).

Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
1.7
NW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SSW
1
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)13131214131212121111141614141362018181616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2051721492132652331611199570102215178200219209253460547527595
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
5
ESE
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
E
5
SW
5
SE
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
20
N
25
NNW
25
NW
30
N
35
NNW
35
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
25
N
20
NNW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off		cross-
on		glassglassglassglassglasscross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:18AM
0.65
2:29PM
0.48
2:45AM
0.64
2:56PM
0.47
3:13AM
0.63
3:24PM
0.45
3:41AM
0.61
3:54PM
0.43
4:12AM
0.59
4:30PM
0.41
4:45AM
0.56
5:17PM
0.40
5:25AM
0.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:46PM
0.05
8:38AM
0.05
8:12PM
0.04
9:04AM
0.05
8:39PM
0.04
9:33AM
0.07
9:07PM
0.06
10:05AM
0.09
9:36PM
0.10
10:41AM
0.12
10:07PM
0.15
11:23AM
0.16
10:46PM
0.21
12:17PM
0.20
Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01
Sunset5:49--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
22159381643524731-----
Temp. °C272728282627272527272625262523242326262528
Feels °C (?)303232323031312830292825252521212023242328
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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 12 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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