
Surf Forecasts:
Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, WNW swell with 858 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next stretch.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) is a tough one to swallow. We're looking at a long, frustrating run of poor conditions. The water temperature is sitting at 84°F, which is about average for the time of year, so that's not the issue. The problem is the wind. For the entire first week, from Thursday the 9th of July right through, we've got a persistent moderate breeze out of the west, mostly cross-on or onshore, keeping the surface choppy and messy. The swell energy is surprisingly strong – you're looking at combined energy figures in the thousands (1749 on Thursday afternoon), so there's plenty of power in the water, but it's just not lining up cleanly.
The first real glimmer of anything decent doesn't appear until Sunday the 12th of July morning, when the wind turns directly onshore, but even then it's still a moderate breeze, and the swell is a messy 6ft at 9 seconds from the west. The surf reports are all "poor surf conditions" with scores of 0 out of 10. This pattern just keeps repeating day after day. We're talking about a solid 10-day stretch of no-go conditions. The swell does drop off a bit mid-week, getting down to 2ft to 4ft, with some very long-period groundswell (19 seconds on Monday the 13th afternoon), but the wind stays on it, ruining the shape.
The only real standout, and I use that term loosely, is the afternoon of Monday the 20th of July. We finally see a bit of a pulse with a 5ft swell from the south at 11 seconds, and the combined energy jumps up to 1271. The wind is still cross-on from the west-northwest, but it's a lighter breeze. For the first time in a while, the wave comment is "poor surf conditions" instead of a zero, which is a small step up. But even then, it's not going to be clean. The optimum swell direction for this reef is southwest, so that south swell isn't ideal.
Look, if you're a dedicated surfer, you might want to keep an eye on that Monday the 20th afternoon, but don't get your hopes up. The winds are stubborn. For most of this period, with the strong onshore flow and decent size, this setup is honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | SSW 19 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
894 | 858 | 858 | 836 | 776 | 734 | 679 | 575 | 544 | 493 | 450 | 311 | 332 | 454 | 354 | 427 | 402 | 398 | 468 | 558 | 482 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:02PM0.35m | 10:30AM0.52m | 10:18PM0.32m | 11:52AM0.55m | 00:06AM0.33m | 12:51PM0.59m | 1:10AM0.38m | 1:38PM0.62m | 1:57AM0.43m | 2:18PM0.65m | 2:40AM0.49m | 2:53PM0.66m | 3:19AM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:47PM0.30m | 2:37AM0.18m | 5:59PM0.26m | 4:17AM0.18m | 7:04PM0.20m | 5:45AM0.15m | 7:45PM0.15m | 6:51AM0.11m | 8:20PM0.11m | 7:43AM0.09m | 8:52PM0.08m | 8:28AM0.08m | 9:22PM0.05m | 9:09AM0.09m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | |
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | 6:28 | |
mm | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 14 |
759 | 858 | 858 | 642 | 572 | 372 | 355 | 309 | 304 | 309 | 365 | 155 | 300 | 454 | 354 | 348 | 289 | 394 | 279 | 319 | 482 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSE 10 |
894 | 678 | 678 | 46 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 138 | 332 | 377 | 348 | 427 | 402 | 398 | 468 | 558 | 177 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SSE 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 24 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | — | S 7 | SSE 13 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SE 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
96 | 68 | 47 | 49 | 8 | 65 | 40 | 11 | 54 | 33 | 75 | 253 | 59 | — | 8 | 33 | 12 | 37 | 2 | 10 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 7 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 |
— | — | 86 | 836 | 776 | 734 | 679 | 575 | 544 | 493 | 450 | 311 | 269 | 278 | 302 | 260 | 178 | 157 | 137 | 99 | 101 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 338 | 211 | 211 | 210 | 211 | 210 | 211 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 210 | 211 | 333 | 210 | 338 | 211 | 210 | 739 | 211 | 208 |
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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.











