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Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 14 Sep 2025 +0530
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 5AM. 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 | 5AM (Wed 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 87mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 561 | 576 | 530 | 501 | 529 | 440 | 373 | 432 | 823 | 817 | 675 | 605 | 843 | 596 | 534 | 459 | 408 | 900 | 798 | 778 | 574 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:51PM 0.41 | 6:12AM 0.45 | 4:20PM 0.34 | 8:53AM 0.38 | 1:49AM 0.32 | 12:12PM 0.44 | 1:06AM 0.40 | 12:44PM 0.50 | 1:20AM 0.48 | 1:11PM 0.56 | 1:40AM 0.56 | 1:36PM 0.60 | 2:02AM 0.62 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:29AM 0.23 | 11:02PM 0.14 | 12:06PM 0.30 | 11:05PM 0.21 | 7:26PM 0.25 | 5:45AM 0.28 | 7:03PM 0.19 | 6:39AM 0.22 | 7:17PM 0.13 | 7:12AM 0.17 | 7:34PM 0.08 | 7:39AM 0.13 | 7:53PM 0.05 | ||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for West
Wind reports 19 km away suggest it is still onshore at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) (light winds from the WSW at Galle). 1.2m 6s windswell from the W with a 0.8m 10s swell from the SSE and a 0.7m 14s groundswell from the SSW as well as a 0.4m 17s long period groundswell, also from the SSW. 4 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
19 km away, 3 h 6 min ago
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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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