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Lat Long: 6.15° N 80.09° E

Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is
29.4°C
1.5° 

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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with 722 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) this week:

The surf forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 10th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 10th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 11th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
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1
0
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Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
S
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.7
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
346
566
411
566
453
722
537
432
359
274
220
224
216
305
214
258
196
174
171
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNW
5
W
5
WSW
5
ESE
10
SSW
5
WSW
5
SE
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
WSW
0
SW
10
WSW
10
W
5
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:48AM0.69m
1:49PM0.60m
2:13AM0.72m
2:15PM0.60m
2:37AM0.72m
2:40PM0.59m
3:01AM0.70m
3:05PM0.56m
3:25AM0.66m
3:28PM0.52m
3:49AM0.62m
3:49PM0.47m
4:12AM0.57m
Low Tide
8:01AM0.09m
7:52PM0.01m
8:25AM0.06m
8:14PM0.00m
8:49AM0.05m
8:35PM-0.00m
9:11AM0.05m
8:57PM0.00m
9:34AM0.06m
9:19PM0.02m
9:58AM0.09m
9:40PM0.06m
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rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
clear
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Temp °C
28
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29
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Feels °C
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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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