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Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 15 Jan 2026 +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
27.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Jan 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 15th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 17th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
2
1
2
1
3
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.7
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
S
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)131314141316151918181616151514141313122119
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13613615820017122922338427639529844729127218312399956081184
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
10
SSW
0
SW
10
W
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
W
10
WNW
5
S
10
WSW
10
W
5
SSE
10
W
15
NW
5
ESE
10
WNW
20
NW
10
SE
10
W
15
NW
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crossoncross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:54PM
0.33
1:09AM
0.52
1:34PM
0.37
1:44AM
0.57
2:06PM
0.41
2:14AM
0.61
2:36PM
0.46
2:42AM
0.65
3:05PM
0.50
3:09AM
0.67
3:33PM
0.54
3:35AM
0.69
4:02PM
0.57
4:00AM
0.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:17PM
0.19
8:01AM
0.14
7:03PM
0.14
8:23AM
0.10
7:40PM
0.11
8:45AM
0.07
8:12PM
0.09
9:08AM
0.05
8:44PM
0.08
9:32AM
0.03
9:15PM
0.08
9:56AM
0.03
9:47PM
0.09
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise6:24--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--
Sunset-6:12--6:13--6:13--6:14--6:14--6:14--6:15-
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-32121---------------
Temp. °C272726262626262625262625262625262624262625
Feels °C (?)312929292929292827292828282627272526282728
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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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