Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.15° N 80.09° E

Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is
28.1°C
0.8° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,674 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 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 27th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
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1
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
15
1.6
S
14
1.5
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.1
SSW
16
1.5
S
15
1.5
S
15
1.2
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1258
999
843
591
480
505
661
1051
978
549
232
724
525
651
1674
1189
1498
1191
834
561
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
W
25
W
20
WSW
20
W
20
W
20
W
20
W
25
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
20
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
25
WSW
20
W
25
W
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
12:12PM0.42m
1:13AM0.32m
12:51PM0.48m
1:27AM0.39m
1:20PM0.55m
1:48AM0.46m
1:45PM0.60m
2:10AM0.52m
2:09PM0.64m
2:33AM0.59m
2:32PM0.67m
2:56AM0.64m
Low Tide
8:59PM0.24m
7:45PM0.20m
6:20AM0.23m
7:44PM0.15m
6:57AM0.18m
7:54PM0.11m
7:26AM0.14m
8:09PM0.07m
7:54AM0.11m
8:26PM0.04m
8:22AM0.08m
8:45PM0.02m
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Temp °C
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28
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27
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27
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27
Feels °C
28
28
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29
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28
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28
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27
28
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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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