Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.15° N 80.09° E

Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is
28.8°C
1.0° 

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 20 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,265 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 27th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 92mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
S
13
1.2
S
12
0.9
SSW
12
1
S
12
2
WSW
7
1.9
WSW
7
2
WSW
7
1.9
WSW
7
1.8
WSW
7
2
WSW
7
1.8
WSW
7
1.7
W
7
1
SSW
22
1.4
SSW
20
1.6
SSW
19
1.7
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1659
1187
1016
700
690
468
432
282
280
350
307
349
307
276
350
285
262
879
1544
1926
1794
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
25
W
20
W
25
W
25
W
25
WSW
30
W
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
25
W
20
W
15
WSW
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
4:15AM0.31m
11:53AM0.41m
1:05AM0.36m
12:25PM0.48m
1:05AM0.44m
12:51PM0.54m
1:21AM0.52m
1:15PM0.59m
1:40AM0.59m
1:39PM0.62m
2:02AM0.66m
2:03PM0.64m
2:25AM0.71m
Low Tide
8:21PM0.24m
5:33AM0.31m
7:11PM0.20m
6:17AM0.26m
7:06PM0.16m
6:43AM0.20m
7:14PM0.12m
7:10AM0.15m
7:29PM0.08m
7:36AM0.11m
7:46PM0.04m
8:03AM0.07m
8:06PM0.01m
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:06
6:06
6:05
6:04
6:04
6:02
 mm
15
8
14
5
7
15
8
8
12
3
4
7
3
4
18
5
6
14
3
5
10
Temp °C
28
27
27
28
28
27
27
28
27
28
28
27
28
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
Feels °C
28
27
28
29
29
28
27
29
28
28
28
28
29
27
28
29
29
28
29
29
29
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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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