
Surf Forecasts:
Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, S swell with 2,117 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 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. 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 | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. This is a tough one to call.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days here look like a write-off for decent waves. We’ve got a lot of energy in the water, but the conditions are just plain nasty. The combo of stormy weather and strong, cross-onshore winds is going to make a mess of things right through the period. From the 4th of August all the way to the 19th, it’s pretty much a no-go.
The only spot in the frame is Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa). It’s a world-class reef setup that’s fairly consistent and loves a south-west swell, but the problem is the wind. We’re looking at a solid 15 mph to 19 mph breeze from the west and north-west for most of the run, which means choppy, blown-out lines. The swell energy is massive, but none of that matters when the wind is ruining the face.
In the first week, from the 4th to the 11th of August, every session is rated as poor. The swell is mostly 4 ft to 6 ft from the south and south-south-west, with very long periods over 15 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving, but it’s all cross-on and messy. The wind is just relentless.
The second week, from the 12th to the 19th, doesn’t get any better. The swell drops a bit, but it’s still mixed up with short-period stuff and long-period groundswells. The wind stays on the nose or cross-on. A couple of days around the 17th and 18th of August reach a marginal score, but with the wind still onshore or cross-on, it’s not worth paddling out for the average surfer.
The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Honestly, if you’re a kite surfer, this setup might look interesting. With that much wind and swell, you’d get some solid ramps. But for a paddle surfer? Save your energy. This is a blank run for the area, and it’s not unusual to see a stretch like this.
Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, I’d hang the board up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1003 | 870 | 848 | 736 | 727 | 1011 | 1536 | 1282 | 1531 | 871 | 931 | 918 | 957 | 1667 | 1102 | 1420 | 881 | 1722 | 620 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:16AM0.61m | 4:59PM0.55m | 5:51AM0.58m | 5:23PM0.48m | 6:34AM0.54m | 5:45PM0.41m | 7:41AM0.49m | 5:52PM0.34m | 10:00AM0.46m | 10:11PM0.27m | 12:05PM0.50m | 00:44AM0.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:51PM0.04m | 11:12AM0.17m | 11:16PM0.07m | 11:50AM0.22m | 11:43PM0.09m | 12:39PM0.27m | 00:14AM0.13m | 2:22PM0.32m | 00:59AM0.18m | 7:37PM0.26m | 3:56AM0.23m | 7:27PM0.20m | |||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | 7 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 17 | S 12 |
716 | 870 | 848 | 736 | 627 | 1011 | 1536 | 1282 | 1531 | 871 | 931 | 918 | 957 | 1667 | 1102 | 1420 | 881 | 1722 | 449 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 13 | S 11 | S 18 | S 11 | S 16 | WNW 10 | S 16 |
1003 | 40 | 28 | 244 | 727 | 580 | 90 | 118 | 174 | 216 | 558 | 635 | 538 | 229 | 399 | 319 | 347 | 60 | 620 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | S 24 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | — | — | S 20 | S 18 | — | WNW 11 | — | S 18 | — | WNW 11 | SSW 26 | WNW 10 |
42 | — | 44 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 90 | — | — | 196 | 431 | — | 25 | — | 224 | — | 64 | 66 | 60 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 |
— | 602 | 528 | 465 | 512 | 458 | 501 | 535 | 535 | 461 | 395 | 373 | 377 | 422 | 422 | 431 | 357 | 233 | 240 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 205 | 24 | 210 | 205 | 184 | 211 | 205 | 210 | 211 | 210 | 205 | 211 | 211 | 211 | 211 | 211 | 210 | 210 |
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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.











