
Surf Forecasts:
Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 818 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. 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 | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the Hikkaduwa stretch over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with ya – it’s a tricky one.
We’re looking at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) to start things off. The first real chance to paddle out comes on Sunday afternoon, the 26th of July. The water is sitting at 84° which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. We’ve got a 5ft swell rolling in from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is strong, sitting at 1206. The wind is offshore from the west at 12 mph, which is a good sign for a clean face. But the forecast notes the surf is marginal or the tide is questionable, so it’s not a full green light. It’s an advanced reef break, so you’ll need to know what you’re doing. It’s fairly consistent and exposed, but it can get crowded sometimes.
After that, the outlook turns pretty bleak. From Monday the 27th of July right through to Monday the 10th of August, every single session is flagged as poor surf conditions. The winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore, with moderate to fresh breezes, and the swell is bouncing around between 3ft and 6ft. The periods are all over the place – some short, some long. The energy values are moderate to strong, but with the wind and the conditions, it’s just not gonna be a fun paddle. On the 2nd of August, we see a 6ft to 6ft WNW swell with a short period of 8 seconds, and that’s combined with a fresh breeze from the west. That’s a bit of a mess, and honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s getting too big for beginners anyway.
So, the honest truth is this: there’s only one real window of opportunity, and that’s the Sunday afternoon. After that, you’re looking at a dry spell of nearly two weeks with no good surf on offer. The break is fairly consistent when conditions align, but this run of poor conditions is a real bummer. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 79mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
400 | 426 | 321 | 176 | 167 | 147 | 287 | 273 | 400 | 293 | 372 | 497 | 395 | 452 | 447 | 514 | 817 | 788 | 778 | 537 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:45PM0.67m | 4:16AM0.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:34AM0.10m | 10:03PM0.03m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
375 | 270 | 222 | 176 | 163 | 123 | 120 | 273 | 400 | 120 | 147 | 497 | 395 | 452 | 447 | 514 | 817 | 788 | 778 | 537 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 15 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 |
331 | 269 | 200 | 170 | 167 | 147 | 141 | 117 | 118 | 293 | 253 | 115 | 132 | 124 | 124 | 223 | 100 | 94 | 90 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 19 | SE 11 | SSW 13 | W 10 | SSW 20 | SE 10 | S 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
100 | 105 | 321 | 169 | 164 | 121 | 287 | 69 | 117 | 117 | 372 | 134 | 183 | 65 | 218 | 104 | 68 | 79 | 59 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
400 | 426 | 102 | 128 | 153 | 146 | 151 | 212 | 193 | 204 | 171 | 202 | 250 | 297 | 371 | 381 | 302 | 340 | 377 | 501 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 739 | 211 | 210 | 859 | 424 | 210 | 738 | 211 | 210 | 885 | 211 | 210 | 859 | 211 | 205 | 210 | 338 | 192 | 192 | 172 |
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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.










