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Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
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Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is
29.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 11AM. 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 | 11AM (Sun 17th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | |
919 | 785 | 477 | 394 | 330 | 952 | 1112 | 559 | 407 | 326 | 338 | 134 | 221 | 299 | 266 | 309 | 234 | 181 | 322 | 349 | 367 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 1:18PM0.70m | 1:23AM0.49m | 1:52PM0.72m | 1:57AM0.50m | 2:26PM0.72m | 2:31AM0.49m | 3:02PM0.70m | 3:08AM0.49m | 3:37PM0.66m | 3:47AM0.47m | 4:14PM0.61m | 4:32AM0.45m | 4:53PM0.56m | 5:28AM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:45PM0.10m | 7:14AM0.03m | 8:19PM0.08m | 7:48AM0.01m | 8:53PM0.07m | 8:24AM0.01m | 9:26PM0.08m | 8:59AM0.03m | 10:02PM0.09m | 9:36AM0.07m | 10:40PM0.12m | 10:14AM0.14m | 11:24PM0.15m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
12 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 11 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 6 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SSW 14 |
431 | 407 | 350 | 303 | 298 | 60 | 72 | 559 | 407 | 326 | 338 | 134 | 221 | 244 | 181 | 309 | 100 | 108 | 116 | 349 | 367 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
50 | 81 | 107 | 132 | 88 | 104 | 21 | 70 | 112 | 104 | 125 | 119 | 207 | 299 | 266 | 100 | 234 | 144 | 322 | 114 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 16 | SW 20 | S 14 | SW 14 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 8 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | W 9 | SSW 18 |
4 | 4 | 100 | 50 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 98 | 65 | 46 | 60 | 92 | 103 | 37 | 33 | 94 | 207 | 181 | 138 | 37 | 106 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 |
919 | 785 | 477 | 394 | 330 | 952 | 1112 | 113 | 109 | 92 | 71 | 132 | 122 | 108 | 101 | 112 | 100 | 101 | 142 | 147 | 261 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 205 | 205 | 338 | 1848 | 2019 | 859 | 646 | 859 | 859 | 859 | 859 | 1220 | 211 | 2052 | 747 | 738 | 2053 | 211 | 719 | 210 | 211 |
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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.











