
Surf Forecasts:
Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 826 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 (Sat 1st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on offer at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
Look, I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough run. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a wetsuit, but that’s about the only easy thing going for us.
The forecast starts with a glimmer of hope on Saturday the 25th with a 4ft swell coming from the SSE, but the wind is howling from the WSW at 12 mph and it’s onshore. The combined energy is moderate (715), but with that wind and the risk of thunderstorms, it’s a no-go. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are more of the same – onshore wind, poor conditions, and the swell hanging around 4ft to 3ft. The energy builds a bit on Sunday afternoon (1144), but the wind is still rubbish.
From Tuesday the 28th right through to Friday the 31st, we’re stuck in a rut. Small swell, mostly 3ft to 3ft, with wind swinging onshore or cross-onshore from the west at 16 mph. The energy is moderate (588 to 1351), but the surf quality is just poor. You’ll be fighting chop and a bumpy ocean.
Then we hit a bit of a spike. On Saturday the 1st of August, the swell bumps up to 4ft from the SSW, but the wind cranks up to 19 mph from the west, making it a fresh cross-onshore and lumpy mess. The energy is strong (1391), but it’s not for paddling.
Sunday the 2nd of August sees the biggest swell of the period so far – 8ft to 8ft from the west, with a short period of 7-8 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving fast, but the period is so short it’s going to be a washing machine. The energy is very strong (1275-1302), but this is expert-only territory, and even then, the wind is onshore. It’s big, but it’s ugly.
From Monday the 3rd of August through to Friday the 7th of August, the swell stays solid, between 6ft and 7ft, mostly from the west. The energy is strong (1110 to 1379), but the wind is relentless – 16 to 19 mph from the west or WNW, either onshore or cross-onshore. The setup here is a reef break, and with that much wind and short-period swell, it’s going to be choppy and hard to ride. Honestly, for a spot like this, with that wind, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The tail end of the forecast, Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th of August, still has energy through the roof (2560 to 3152) with 5ft to 6ft swell from the SSW and S, but the period is long (17-20 seconds). That’s proper groundswell, which is great for the reef, but the wind is still a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph. The conditions will be lumpy and difficult.
The bottom line: There is no standout session in this 16-day window. The wind is the enemy here, and it never really lets up. The swell comes and goes, but the quality is just not there. If you’re desperate, the best chance might be the calmest moment you can find, but the forecast doesn’t show one. This is a proper blank run for the area; it’s not uncommon for the monsoon pattern to lock in like this. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, I’d leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
338 | 466 | 412 | 385 | 270 | 321 | 180 | 167 | 173 | 287 | 273 | 330 | 293 | 593 | 404 | 395 | 452 | 447 | 520 | 826 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:38AM0.31m | 12:52PM0.50m | 1:23AM0.36m | 1:30PM0.54m | 1:56AM0.41m | 2:02PM0.59m | 2:26AM0.46m | 2:30PM0.63m | 2:54AM0.50m | 2:56PM0.66m | 3:21AM0.55m | 3:21PM0.67m | 3:48AM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:30PM0.21m | 5:58AM0.21m | 7:52PM0.16m | 6:52AM0.17m | 8:13PM0.12m | 7:30AM0.13m | 8:33PM0.09m | 8:02AM0.11m | 8:55PM0.06m | 8:33AM0.09m | 9:17PM0.04m | 9:03AM0.09m | 9:39PM0.03m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | 2 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SE 10 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 7 |
338 | 466 | 412 | 328 | 270 | 200 | 180 | 163 | 157 | 123 | 117 | 330 | 123 | 253 | 144 | 395 | 452 | 447 | 520 | 143 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | SE 10 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSW 18 |
253 | 210 | 333 | 331 | 187 | 222 | 167 | 167 | 173 | 141 | 125 | 120 | 293 | 120 | 404 | 110 | 122 | 124 | 134 | 826 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 19 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 11 | SSW 20 | SW 15 | SE 10 |
78 | 389 | 131 | 100 | 269 | 321 | 169 | 164 | 121 | 287 | 273 | 117 | 117 | 372 | 134 | 127 | 57 | 225 | 223 | 100 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 4 | W 5 | WNW 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 |
46 | 18 | 28 | 385 | 54 | 83 | 108 | 112 | 137 | 122 | 173 | 222 | 226 | 593 | 144 | 176 | 316 | 377 | 474 | 441 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 738 | 333 | 719 | 755 | 211 | 210 | 859 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 210 | 859 | 211 | 205 | 210 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 |
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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.










