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Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf Forecast / West / Sri Lanka

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 29 Mar 2024 +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 30.0°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 29.4 °C max: 30.0 °C min: 28.5 °C)
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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 30.0°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 29.4 °C max: 30.0 °C min: 28.5 °C)


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 Friday (Mar 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Mar 29) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 29th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 31st Mar)7ft (2.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 31st Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s

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

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Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSE
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)12222120181716161615151414141313131212121514131414131212129151514131415
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)22253112392177303030162845225417401492104575273151945137227723522917514213687131161151131127125100121121210101213121
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
10
E
10
S
10
SSW
5
ESE
5
SW
5
W
5
ESE
10
WSW
15
W
0
SSE
15
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SW
0
SW
15
W
15
WSW
5
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
10
SW
5
SE
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
ononglassononononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:09PM
0.65
4:05AM
0.51
4:34PM
0.61
4:24AM
0.46
5:02PM
0.56
4:39AM
0.40
5:37PM
0.49
4:41AM
0.34
6:40PM
0.42
11:20PM
0.43
12:49PM
0.38
12:16AM
0.50
12:59PM
0.49
12:49AM
0.56
1:21PM
0.59
1:19AM
0.60
1:47PM
0.68
1:47AM
0.62
2:15PM
0.74
2:15AM
0.63
2:43PM
0.77
2:42AM
0.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:20PM
0.08
10:05AM
0.03
10:47PM
0.13
10:25AM
0.07
11:18PM
0.19
10:43AM
0.12
11:59PM
0.26
10:52AM
0.19
8:58AM
0.25
6:42AM
0.22
6:00PM
0.26
6:48AM
0.16
6:47PM
0.20
7:07AM
0.11
7:24PM
0.14
7:29AM
0.06
7:57PM
0.10
7:53AM
0.01
8:28PM
0.07
8:18AM
-0.02
8:57PM
0.05
8:43AM
-0.03
Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
Sunrise--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:03
Sunset6:19--6:19--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:16--6:16--
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Rain (mm)
23--2-1-----------------------14--1-
Temp. °C292730292829292829292829292829292829292829292829292830302929292829292830
Feels °C (?)313133313232313332313232313133323132313231303131303132323232313332313233

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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