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Lat Long: 6.15° N 80.09° E

Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is
29.2°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 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 20s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) this week:

The surf forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 1st Nov)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 5th Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 20s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 6th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Rating
(10 max)
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
SSW
11
0.9
S
11
1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
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S
9
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
129
96
94
70
70
185
210
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196
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180
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173
173
411
356
563
402
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SE
10
SW
10
SW
5
N
10
WNW
10
WSW
0
NE
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NE
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
ENE
10
SSW
5
WSW
5
NW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
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glassy
on
on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
5:09AM0.52m
5:32PM0.37m
6:02AM0.45m
8:35PM0.35m
8:22AM0.40m
11:24PM0.43m
10:41AM0.42m
11:57PM0.52m
11:40AM0.46m
00:26AM0.59m
12:20PM0.49m
00:52AM0.64m
Low Tide
10:19PM0.15m
11:39AM0.22m
10:51PM0.24m
1:29PM0.26m
00:21AM0.34m
4:23PM0.24m
5:26AM0.30m
5:19PM0.19m
6:14AM0.25m
5:55PM0.15m
6:48AM0.19m
6:25PM0.11m
thunderstorm
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rain showers
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Temp °C
28
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Feels °C
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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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