
Surf Forecasts:
Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, W swell with 1,098 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 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, this is Rusty, and I'm looking at the surf outlook for our region. The situation is pretty grim, to be honest. We've got a long stretch ahead with barely anything to get excited about.
The only break on the cards is Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa). For the first week and a half, the wind is just a constant problem. We see a persistent cross-onshore breeze from the west-northwest kicking up around 12 to 16 mph, which is going to make the surface a total mess. It'll be choppy and blown out, not the clean, lined-up reef waves you want. The water is a touch warmer than normal at around 84°F with a +2°F anomaly, but that's small comfort.
The first real chance for anything resembling a surf comes around Thursday, July 10th. The swell height is pushing 7 ft from the west with a 12-second period, and the combined wave energy is strong, hitting 2032. But the wind is still a cross-onshore 12 mph, so the call is only for "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." It's not one to rush for.
From July 12th right through to the 20th the swell drops down. We see smaller waves, mostly around 3 ft to 4 ft, but the bigger problem is the wind switches to being directly onshore from the west or west-southwest. That's going to be terrible, basically unsurfable for a quality wave at this reef. With the swell being so weak (energy values below 1000 for most of that second week) and the onshore wind, you can forget about it.
Honestly, the best you can say about this 16-day window is that there is a very long gap with no real recommendations. A blank run like this is more typical for this area during this period. It's not worth wasting the gas. Forecasts can change but right now, the board stays in the bag.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
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605 | 630 | 602 | 614 | 653 | 800 | 800 | 816 | 739 | 740 | 763 | 836 | 894 | 961 | 1098 | 1098 | 1023 | 969 | 831 | 653 | 516 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:03PM0.59m | 5:52AM0.53m | 5:34PM0.54m | 6:37AM0.53m | 6:09PM0.48m | 7:35AM0.52m | 6:51PM0.42m | 8:53AM0.51m | 8:02PM0.35m | 10:30AM0.52m | 10:18PM0.32m | 11:52AM0.55m | 00:06AM0.33m | 12:51PM0.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:31PM0.10m | 11:37AM0.22m | 00:03AM0.12m | 12:29PM0.26m | 00:40AM0.14m | 1:43PM0.29m | 1:27AM0.16m | 3:47PM0.30m | 2:37AM0.18m | 5:59PM0.26m | 4:17AM0.18m | 7:04PM0.20m | 5:45AM0.15m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | |
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | 6:28 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 15 | W 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
140 | 143 | 116 | 114 | 100 | 318 | 279 | 344 | 312 | 624 | 408 | 836 | 858 | 678 | 1098 | 778 | 572 | 444 | 367 | 309 | 365 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 9 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
175 | 173 | 242 | 226 | 217 | 90 | 88 | 260 | 310 | 48 | 347 | 356 | 894 | 73 | 778 | 36 | 28 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 20 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 17 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 16 | S 16 | S 23 | SW 15 |
84 | 88 | 7 | 27 | 62 | 46 | 220 | 65 | 47 | 50 | 114 | 432 | 105 | 33 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 65 | 76 | 11 | 54 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 11 | — | W 6 | WNW 11 | W 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
605 | 630 | 602 | 614 | 653 | 800 | 800 | 816 | 739 | 740 | 763 | — | 32 | 961 | 107 | 1098 | 1023 | 969 | 831 | 653 | 516 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 210 | 211 | 192 | 859 | 211 | 205 | 859 | 210 | 172 | 172 | 172 | 192 | 205 | 211 | 211 | 755 | 333 | 210 | 338 | 211 | 210 |
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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.











