Surf Forecasts:
Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with 1,494 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. I’m not gonna spin you a yarn – this one’s grim.
We’re working with Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa), and for the next 16 days, it’s a constant battle with the wind. Water temp is about 84°F, a touch warmer than normal for the season (anomaly of 3°F), so it feels like a hot tub – that’s the only nice thing I can say.
Wednesday morning, 29 July, brings a 3ft SSW swell with a really long 14-second period – proper groundswell. But there’s a 15 mph onshore W wind ruining it. Combined energy is moderate at 854. The afternoon swells to 6ft from the west with a short 9-second period, energy at 1304 – moderate – but same wind. Thursday, 30 July, drops to 3ft from the SSW with an 18-second period, energy around 987-1001, but onshore WSW wind at 15 mph. Friday, 31 July, we get a cross-on W breeze at 12 mph, and the morning is marginal – barely worth paddling out.
Saturday, 1 August, morning sees 4ft SSW swell, then the afternoon jumps to 10ft from the west with an 8-second period. Energy hits 1547 and 1895, but wind is cross-on and onshore at 19-22 mph. Sunday, 2 August, pumps out 10ft from WNW, energy over 2000 (2025 morning, 1857 afternoon), but fresh cross-on winds make it lumpy and dangerous. This is strictly for experienced surfers only, and even they’ll hate it.
Monday, 3 August, drops to 7ft from the west with a 7-second period – weak and short. Energy falls to 988. The afternoon is marginal with 4ft SSW, 15-second period, but cross-on wind kills the surface. The rest of the outlook is the same old story: 3ft to 7ft swells, mostly from the SSW or west, with persistent cross-on or onshore winds at 12-22 mph. Energy stays moderate to strong (988 to 1973), but there’s zero clean windows.
The only flicker of hope is Tuesday morning, 11 August: 6ft from the south with a 12-second period, energy at 1578, and the wind is onshore but only 12 mph from the WSW. It’s listed as marginal, but it’s the best we get. Still, it’s not offshore – you’ll be paddling into a bumpy face.
No standouts. No glass. No offshore breezes. This 16-day stretch is basically a write-off. If you’re determined, maybe sneak a session around 11 August, but don’t expect much. With the consistent cross-on wind and moderate-to-strong energy, this is more of a kiteboarding zone than a surf spot right now.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
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 kJ | 400 | 515 | 469 | 553 | 486 | 452 | 447 | 514 | 817 | 788 | 1116 | 1248 | 1473 | 1242 | 675 | 452 | 551 | 1003 | 859 | 848 | 736 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | 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 |
High Tide | 2:30PM0.63m | 2:54AM0.50m | 2:56PM0.66m | 3:21AM0.55m | 3:21PM0.67m | 3:48AM0.58m | 3:45PM0.67m | 4:16AM0.61m | 4:10PM0.64m | 4:44AM0.62m | 4:35PM0.60m | 5:16AM0.61m | 4:59PM0.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:55PM0.06m | 8:33AM0.09m | 9:17PM0.04m | 9:03AM0.09m | 9:39PM0.03m | 9:34AM0.10m | 10:03PM0.03m | 10:05AM0.11m | 10:26PM0.03m | 10:38AM0.14m | 10:51PM0.04m | 11:12AM0.17m | 11:16PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — |
mm | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | WNW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 400 | 293 | 253 | 135 | 486 | 452 | 447 | 514 | 817 | 788 | 674 | 455 | 515 | 431 | 229 | 88 | 230 | 1003 | 859 | 848 | 736 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SE 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | WNW 9 | S 7 |
| kJ | 118 | 96 | 465 | 553 | 132 | 124 | 124 | 262 | 100 | 61 | 59 | 43 | 24 | 160 | 190 | 225 | 551 | 137 | 105 | 123 | 54 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SW 20 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 13 | W 9 | SSW 20 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 8 | SSW 21 |
| kJ | 96 | 400 | 96 | 124 | 183 | 61 | 218 | 102 | 73 | 48 | 46 | 30 | 13 | 24 | 197 | 223 | 123 | 135 | 5 | 76 | 260 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 240 | 515 | 469 | 175 | 200 | 240 | 310 | 311 | 413 | 650 | 1116 | 1248 | 1473 | 1242 | 675 | 452 | 180 | 479 | 255 | 196 | 392 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 210 | 859 | 646 | 859 | 859 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 333 | 859 | 172 | 172 | 172 | 172 | 211 | 24 | 155 | 210 | 205 | 172 |
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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).
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