Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 +0530
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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
30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Apr 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 14th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 14th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 14th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)141313131214131312121211141313131215151313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)476313299290196394336321237164158148163120212164149188142156154
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
0
ENE
10
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
5
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
SW
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglassononcross-
on
onononononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:00--6:00--6:00
Sunset6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--
mod rain
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
81-1511--------------
Temp. °C282629292829292830292829292829292829302829
Feels °C (?)323133323232323234313232303232313132323232
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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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