
Surf Forecasts:
Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,929 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. 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 | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Hikkaduwa over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, it ain’t looking great for a paddle. The whole 16-day stretch is pretty much a write-off for clean, surfable waves. We’ve got a solid amount of swell energy hitting the coast – you’ll see readings like (1795) and (2081) suggesting moderate to strong energy – but the problem is the wind. That persistent westerly breeze is just ruining it, mostly cross-on or onshore, making everything choppy and lumpy. The first day with any sort of wave is Thursday the 6th of August, but it’s a no-go. This pattern of poor conditions hangs on for a long, long time.
Looking at the only spot on the cards – Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) – it’s a consistent reef break that usually handles a SW swell well. The swell directions are mostly SSW or S, which is close to its optimum SW direction, so the energy is there. But the wind is the killer. A short period groundswell with a 17-second period on Thursday morning (1.5m, SSW) might have been something special if it was glassy, but with that 16 mph westerly slapping it around, it’s just messy. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
There’s not one standout session in the entire forecast. We get a few moments where the wave height pushes up a bit – like Saturday the 8th of August morning with 6 ft – but the wind is onshore, and the quality scores are a flat zero. For the advanced crew, the bigger stuff later in the second week is worth noting. Around the 18th and 19th of August, we see swell heights hitting 6 ft to 7 ft from the SSW with periods around 16-18 seconds (energy readings up in the (2652) range). That’s a lot of grunt, but it’s almost certainly going to be blown out with that onshore wind. That’s expert territory for size, but the conditions just won’t be there for a good session.
Honestly, this is a tough one. For a surfer looking to paddle, there’s nothing here. If you’re into kitesurfing, those strong cross-on winds and solid swell might actually look interesting, but for a traditional surf, leave the board at home. The forecasts can always change, but as it stands, it’s a blank run.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 |
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1929 | 1282 | 1531 | 871 | 931 | 918 | 957 | 1855 | 639 | 1591 | 877 | 1722 | 620 | 636 | 593 | 621 | 1476 | 935 | 871 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:34AM0.54m | 5:45PM0.41m | 7:41AM0.49m | 5:52PM0.34m | 10:00AM0.46m | 10:11PM0.27m | 12:05PM0.50m | 00:44AM0.33m | 12:59PM0.56m | 1:28AM0.41m | 1:37PM0.61m | 2:03AM0.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:43PM0.09m | 12:39PM0.27m | 00:14AM0.13m | 2:22PM0.32m | 00:59AM0.18m | 7:37PM0.26m | 3:56AM0.23m | 7:27PM0.20m | 6:10AM0.19m | 7:48PM0.14m | 7:09AM0.14m | 8:12PM0.09m | |||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | 8 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 17 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 18 | S 18 |
1929 | 1282 | 1531 | 871 | 931 | 918 | 957 | 1855 | 639 | 1591 | 877 | 1722 | 396 | 636 | 593 | 366 | 712 | 935 | 871 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 17 | SSW 26 | S 16 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 | S 11 | S 11 |
413 | 118 | 177 | 216 | 558 | 635 | 534 | 229 | 279 | 267 | 454 | 66 | 620 | 216 | 275 | 238 | 1476 | 364 | 307 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | — | S 20 | S 18 | — | — | — | S 18 | — | S 28 | S 18 | SW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | S 13 | SW 18 | WNW 10 |
66 | — | — | 196 | 431 | — | — | — | 399 | — | 15 | 227 | 143 | 353 | 408 | 621 | 345 | 319 | 106 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 |
454 | 395 | 373 | 413 | 520 | 568 | 475 | 429 | 389 | 338 | 368 | 337 | 278 | 279 | 266 | 239 | 220 | 215 | 162 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 205 | 205 | 211 | 192 | 184 | 211 | 205 | 208 | 211 | 211 | 205 | 211 | 205 | 205 | 211 | 210 | 338 | 333 |
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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.











