Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Break

Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 6.15° N 80.09° E

Issued: 4 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is
28.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, W swell with 1,365 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 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. 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 Powerful11PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G’day, Rusty here. Fair dinkum, the next couple of weeks are pretty ordinary for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa). It’s a ripper little reef setup — advanced only, fairly consistent — and it wants a good SW swell, but the wind’s just not playing ball. Most days we’re looking at a moderate breeze straight out of the west or west-northwest, which leaves the surface a bit messy with cross-onshore chop. The water’s sitting at about 84°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

Things kick off on Thursday the 2nd of July with 4ft SSW groundswell at a very long 16 seconds. That’s a serious period — those long lines peel nicely over a reef — but the combined energy is moderate (1360) and with 12 mph cross-onshore winds, it’s choppy and only a 1 out of 10. Not worth paddling out. Friday the 3rd is similar, 3ft to 4ft SW swell, 15-second period, but the breeze sticks at 16 mph with a risk of storms — nothing doing.

Come Saturday the 4th, the swell jumps to 7ft from the west but the period drops to a short 7 seconds. That’s a weak, jumbled windswell, and the combined energy (951) tells the same story. With 16 mph cross-winds, it’s a write-off. Sunday the 5th offers 6ft W swell at 10 seconds and some offshore wind in the morning, but the score is still zero — the quality just isn’t there.

From Monday the 6th through Wednesday the 8th, we’ve got 5ft to 7ft west swell, periods around 10 to 11 seconds. The combined energy climbs through the moderate range — 1029 to 1770 — but every session is marred by 12 to 16 mph cross-onshore winds. Zero scores across the board. It’s a tough run.

By Thursday the 9th of July, the swell builds to 7ft from the west with a 12-second period, and the combined energy hits a solid 2274. That’s a decent amount of power, but the wind is still onshore from the west at 12 mph. The set-up is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing honestly. Still a 0 out of 10.

Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th deliver 8ft to 8ft swell from the west-northwest, 12-second period, with strong combined energy (1924 to 2041). But again, 16 mph cross-onshore winds and stormy skies ruin any chance of clean waves. Over 8ft is expert-only territory anyway, and we’re sitting just under that — but it’s not worth it with the wind.

Sunday the 12th shows a slight improvement with 7ft to 7ft WNW swell, 10-second period, and combined energy around 1351 to 1480. The afternoon session gets a marginal 1 out of 10, but with 12 mph cross-onshore winds, it’s still messy. Monday the 13th into Tuesday the 14th, the swell drops to 4ft to 4ft from the SSW with very long periods of 16 to 20 seconds. Those long-period groundswells are best on a reef like this, but the wind stays cross-onshore at 12 mph. The energy is moderate (1375 to 1845), but the scores only reach 1 out of 10 — marginal at best.

The last few days, from Wednesday the 15th through Friday the 17th of July, show 4ft to 5ft SSW to SW swell, periods of 15 to 17 seconds. Combined energy sits between 1120 and 1558. Wind is 12 to 16 mph from the west or west-southwest, mostly cross-onshore or onshore. A couple of afternoon sessions get a marginal 1 out of 10, but nothing you’d rush for.

So, honestly, there’s no standout in this 16-day window. It’s a long stretch of poor conditions. The swell is there — sometimes solid — but the wind never lets up. Keep an eye on it though; forecasts shift. If the westerly wind ever backs off, that SW groundswell could turn Inside Reef into a gem. But for now, I’d save the wax.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
2
W
7
1.8
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.8
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
10
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SSW
16
1.8
W
11
1.9
W
10
1.9
W
10
2
W
10
2
W
11
1.4
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
709
666
516
449
347
411
357
413
618
541
563
480
489
218
392
723
785
770
834
935
1042
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
25
WNW
25
W
20
W
25
W
20
WNW
20
W
25
W
25
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
20
W
20
W
25
W
20
W
20
WSW
20
W
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
3:37PM0.63m
4:04AM0.49m
4:05PM0.63m
4:37AM0.51m
4:34PM0.62m
5:13AM0.52m
5:03PM0.59m
5:52AM0.53m
5:34PM0.54m
6:37AM0.53m
6:09PM0.48m
7:35AM0.52m
6:51PM0.42m
8:53AM0.51m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.07m
9:41AM0.11m
10:31PM0.07m
10:16AM0.14m
11:00PM0.08m
10:54AM0.18m
11:31PM0.10m
11:37AM0.22m
00:03AM0.12m
12:29PM0.26m
00:40AM0.14m
1:43PM0.29m
1:27AM0.16m
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:27
6:27
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
 mm
2
3
4
2
2
2
3
3
2
9
5
Temp °C
28
27
28
27
27
27
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
27
27
Feels °C
29
29
29
27
28
28
28
29
29
29
29
28
28
28
27
28
29
29
29
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1
WNW
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
S
15
1
S
17
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
709
666
516
449
347
257
209
143
146
140
140
143
140
218
164
279
272
362
546
780
894
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
S
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
Energy kJ
111
199
147
170
198
158
264
208
197
211
173
302
226
135
392
96
257
246
312
109
98
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
S
17
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
71
153
105
88
125
125
209
114
114
120
212
174
217
98
217
75
68
78
31
91
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
11
1.5
W
7
1.6
W
7
1.6
W
7
2
W
7
1.8
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.8
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.4
W
7
1.5
W
7
1.8
W
11
1.9
W
10
1.9
W
10
2
W
10
2
W
11
2
W
11
Energy kJ
469
573
193
226
239
411
357
413
618
541
563
480
489
167
217
723
785
770
834
935
1042
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
1335
211
205
205
211
205
208
211
205
210
211
205
210
211
210
210
211
205
210
211
205
Best forecast wave conditions in West Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
9
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
6
9
8
6
6
7
9
7
7
9
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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).

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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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