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Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast / West / Sri Lanka

19 km away, 3 h 29 min ago

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 Saturday (Jan 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 03) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 01) at 5AM.
Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 28th Jan) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 2nd Feb) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 3rd Feb) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 167 | 127 | 121 | 113 | 98 | 97 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 63 | 133 | 130 | 35 | 102 | 156 | 209 | 207 | 173 | 171 | 107 | 171 | 164 | 88 | 109 | 82 | 72 | 103 | 96 | 147 | 158 | 145 | 81 | 79 | 69 | 82 | 49 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:42PM 0.52 | 5:58AM 0.45 | 7:37PM 0.47 | 6:18AM 0.38 | 9:14PM 0.43 | 11:33PM 0.44 | 12:21PM 0.30 | 12:42AM 0.48 | 1:16PM 0.35 | 1:23AM 0.52 | 1:49PM 0.40 | 1:55AM 0.57 | 2:17PM 0.44 | 2:23AM 0.61 | 2:44PM 0.49 | 2:48AM 0.64 | 3:10PM 0.53 | 3:12AM 0.67 | 3:35PM 0.57 | 3:36AM 0.67 | 4:01PM 0.59 | 3:58AM 0.67 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:54AM 0.11 | 12:23AM 0.28 | 12:24PM 0.15 | 1:24AM 0.32 | 1:00PM 0.20 | 2:27PM 0.24 | 7:32AM 0.23 | 5:48PM 0.23 | 7:51AM 0.18 | 6:51PM 0.18 | 8:11AM 0.13 | 7:29PM 0.14 | 8:30AM 0.09 | 7:59PM 0.11 | 8:50AM 0.06 | 8:26PM 0.09 | 9:09AM 0.04 | 8:53PM 0.08 | 9:30AM 0.03 | 9:19PM 0.08 | 9:51AM 0.02 | 9:47PM 0.09 | ||||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Hikkaduwa (A-Frame) which is 4 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa).New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Summary | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | risk thund- der | some clouds | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | risk thund- der | some clouds | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | some clouds | some clouds | risk thund- der | clear | clear | risk thund- der | clear | some clouds | risk thund- der |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 3 |
Temp. °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Low °C | 24 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C (?) | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Sunrise | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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.