
Surf Forecasts:
Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 894 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5PM. 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 | 5PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window on the table for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa), and I’ll be straight with you—it’s a tough stretch. The forecast is mostly a no-go, so we’re looking at a long gap of poor conditions before anything even remotely interesting shows up late in the game.
The water temp is sitting at 84°F with a 0.9°F anomaly, which is pretty much normal for this time of year—nothing to write home about.
First up, don’t get your hopes up from Thursday, July 9, right through to the end of the third week. We’re talking about 14 days straight of "poor surf conditions" with scores of 0. The wind is cranking onshore from the W or WSW at 15-16 mph every day, and the wave state is a choppy, cross-onshore mess. The wave quality is just not there. The combined energy (2012) is high, but it’s all wind-affected junk. The swell direction is mostly WNW or W, which is the wrong angle for this reef—it needs SW to really light up.
The only slight glimmer comes on Monday, July 20, and Tuesday, July 21. Swell picks up to 5ft from the S with a period of 13-14 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which is good for a reef like this, but the wind is still onshore from the W at 16 mph. The forecast score is still 0, so it’s a stretch. The combined energy (1069-1188) is moderate, but the wind is just ruining it.
Then Wednesday, July 22, afternoon shows a 7ft swell from the W with a short, choppy period of 7 seconds and cross-on wind. That’s big, but at that size and with that wind, it’s only for experts, and the quality is still junk.
The absolute best on offer is a sad, lonely mention. There’s no standout. No glassy, clean day. No perfect SW swell. The optimum swell direction for Inside Reef is SW, and we barely get any of that. If you’re a beginner, 5ft is your limit, and anything over 8ft is expert-only. The 7ft on the 22nd is borderline, but with the wind, it’s a miss.
Crowds are "sometimes" a problem here, but with conditions this poor, even the crowds won’t show. This reef is fairly consistent, but it’s been a shocking run. A blank stretch like this is unusual for the area, but forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it.
For now, I’d say the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The onshore wind and choppy conditions are a kite’s playground, not ours.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 19 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
759 | 894 | 836 | 836 | 750 | 694 | 657 | 679 | 643 | 476 | 481 | 346 | 378 | 357 | 461 | 348 | 427 | 402 | 480 | 468 | 551 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:53AM0.51m | 8:02PM0.35m | 10:30AM0.52m | 10:18PM0.32m | 11:52AM0.55m | 00:06AM0.33m | 12:51PM0.59m | 1:10AM0.38m | 1:38PM0.62m | 1:57AM0.43m | 2:18PM0.65m | 2:40AM0.49m | 2:53PM0.66m | 3:19AM0.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:47PM0.30m | 2:37AM0.18m | 5:59PM0.26m | 4:17AM0.18m | 7:04PM0.20m | 5:45AM0.15m | 7:45PM0.15m | 6:51AM0.11m | 8:20PM0.11m | 7:43AM0.09m | 8:52PM0.08m | 8:28AM0.08m | 9:22PM0.05m | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 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 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
759 | 843 | 836 | 836 | 750 | 694 | 372 | 421 | 309 | 304 | 309 | 299 | 295 | 357 | 461 | 348 | 292 | 329 | 367 | 338 | 238 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 |
356 | 894 | 678 | 678 | 678 | 572 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 253 | 332 | 377 | 348 | 427 | 402 | 480 | 468 | 551 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 24 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | W 9 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | WNW 10 |
432 | 96 | 70 | 47 | 46 | 37 | 65 | 40 | 11 | 54 | 33 | 75 | 61 | 11 | 40 | — | 15 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 |
465 | — | — | — | — | — | 657 | 679 | 643 | 476 | 481 | 346 | 378 | 291 | 260 | 275 | 247 | 184 | 157 | 157 | 148 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 205 | 210 | 211 | 210 | 338 | 333 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 333 | 210 | 767 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 211 | 211 | 211 |
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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.










