
Surf Forecasts:
Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 558 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s check out what’s brewin’ for the Hikkaduwa area over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a rough stretch. We’re lookin’ at a solid gap with nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for until the 20th of July. That’s over a week of waitin’, so don’t get your hopes up for the early days.
The only break on the list is Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa). It’s an advanced reef break, fairly consistent, but the wind is a constant headache. Nearly every session has cross-onshore or onshore wind from the west, blowin’ at 12 to 19 mph. That’s gonna make the surface choppy and messy. The swell is mostly comin’ from the W or SSW, which is off from the optimum SW direction. Water temp is 83° with a small positive anomaly, so it’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
The one real chance you’ve got is on Monday the 20th of July afternoon. There’s a S swell pushin’ 6 ft at 17 seconds – that’s a long period groundswell, with plenty of energy (combined energy of 1903). The wind is still cross-onshore from the west at 12 mph, but the wave comment says “marginal” instead of “poor,” so there’s a glimmer of hope. The swell direction is S, not the optimum SW, but on a reef, that long period can still produce some decent lines. The cross-onshore wind will chop it up, but if you’re an advanced surfer and you’re keen, this is the only window worth a look. It’s a standout only because everythin’ else is a total write-off.
After that, the 21st through the 27th still show waves, but the wind stays stubbornly onshore or cross-onshore, and the quality is poor. There are a couple of other marginal moments on the 22nd and 23rd afternoons, with swell around 4 ft to 5 ft, but the wind is still cross-onshore. Not worth gettin’ excited about.
Crowds are “sometimes” a thing at Inside Reef, but with this forecast, I wouldn’t worry about a packed lineup. The bigger problem is just findin’ a clean wave.
So, bottom line: it’s a tough stretch. If you’re desperate, the 20th afternoon is your best bet, but keep expectations low. For everyone else, just wait for the forecasts to change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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492 | 461 | 303 | 404 | 464 | 348 | 427 | 402 | 398 | 468 | 558 | 482 | 482 | 482 | 482 | 362 | 347 | 323 | 225 | 222 | 202 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:10AM0.38m | 1:38PM0.62m | 1:57AM0.43m | 2:18PM0.65m | 2:40AM0.49m | 2:53PM0.66m | 3:19AM0.54m | 3:26PM0.67m | 3:58AM0.57m | 3:58PM0.65m | 4:36AM0.59m | 4:28PM0.63m | 5:13AM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:45PM0.15m | 6:51AM0.11m | 8:20PM0.11m | 7:43AM0.09m | 8:52PM0.08m | 8:28AM0.08m | 9:22PM0.05m | 9:09AM0.09m | 9:52PM0.04m | 9:46AM0.11m | 10:21PM0.03m | 10:22AM0.15m | 10:49PM0.05m | 10:57AM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | |
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | 6:28 | |
mm | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 8 | SSW 13 |
309 | 359 | 155 | 404 | 464 | 348 | 287 | 289 | 235 | 468 | 558 | 482 | 482 | 482 | 482 | 362 | 347 | 323 | 225 | 105 | 192 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 12 | W 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 13 | W 10 |
21 | 20 | 181 | 71 | 377 | 348 | 427 | 402 | 398 | 235 | 181 | 170 | 167 | 131 | 98 | 74 | 66 | 60 | 65 | 222 | 90 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | W 9 | — | SSE 13 | ESE 8 | — | E 10 | SE 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | S 16 |
33 | 75 | 253 | 332 | 54 | — | 33 | 6 | — | 2 | 3 | 21 | 10 | 19 | 31 | 33 | 45 | 70 | 92 | 87 | 46 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 |
492 | 461 | 303 | 178 | 183 | 246 | 233 | 173 | 173 | 158 | 127 | 112 | 99 | 80 | 108 | 219 | 188 | 127 | 112 | 108 | 202 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 338 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 646 | 859 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 210 | 739 | 211 | 208 | 338 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 205 |
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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.











