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Lat Long: 6.15° N 80.09° E

Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is
28.8°C
0.9° 

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 1 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 848 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SSW swell.

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 Friday (Oct 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 2nd Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 2nd Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 2nd Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
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SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
S
16
0.9
S
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
946
837
837
752
585
487
373
273
215
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169
136
236
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138
267
376
566
514
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
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W
10
SW
10
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10
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10
WSW
10
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10
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15
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WNW
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WNW
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WNW
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WNW
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WNW
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NE
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SSW
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S
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Wind State
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on
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glassy
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High Tide
4:02PM0.49m
4:43AM0.59m
4:25PM0.43m
5:18AM0.52m
4:43PM0.37m
6:08AM0.44m
3:12PM0.31m
10:16AM0.40m
00:34AM0.38m
11:48AM0.46m
00:40AM0.47m
12:24PM0.52m
1:00AM0.56m
Low Tide
10:03PM0.04m
10:52AM0.18m
10:26PM0.10m
11:27AM0.24m
10:44PM0.18m
12:56PM0.31m
10:19PM0.27m
6:09PM0.24m
5:50AM0.28m
6:24PM0.18m
6:33AM0.22m
6:45PM0.12m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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