Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 10 Mar 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
28.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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

The surf forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 11th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 14th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 15th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tue
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
S
0.6
SSW
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)121212131212121111181619181716161615141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)77578155109104715959128310554565734643620697530602537440
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
5
W
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
WNW
5
SW
15
ESE
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
E
15
SSE
10
S
10
E
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
E
5
W
5
SW
10
E
5
SW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrossoffcross-
on
glasscross-
off
oncross-
on
offglasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:46AM
0.40
5:42PM
0.44
4:25AM
0.34
6:13PM
0.38
12:21AM
0.41
1:29PM
0.35
12:48AM
0.49
1:27PM
0.43
1:13AM
0.56
1:42PM
0.51
1:37AM
0.61
2:01PM
0.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:24PM
0.20
11:02AM
0.13
11:49PM
0.26
10:58AM
0.19
9:01AM
0.23
7:41AM
0.20
6:31PM
0.25
7:31AM
0.15
7:00PM
0.20
7:38AM
0.11
7:27PM
0.14
7:52AM
0.07
7:55PM
0.10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tue
17
Sunrise-6:18--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:15-
Sunset--6:21--6:21--6:21--6:21--6:21--6:20--6:20
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--2-----1-----------
Temp. °C272828262828272928272929272928272828272928
Feels °C (?)313130303028303230293030303130313130303230
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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 12 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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