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Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 +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
27.9° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Jan 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 7th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 7th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 14th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
1.2
NW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.4
NW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)1671514713121211101111111110101818161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)74156123163193176123115817911310910765385784152258226248
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
15
NNW
10
N
20
N
15
N
10
NNW
25
N
15
N
10
NW
15
NNW
10
ESE
0
N
5
ESE
10
E
5
NNW
5
W
5
SSE
10
NW
5
SW
5
SSE
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
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on		glasscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:49PM
0.55
4:40AM
0.61
5:27PM
0.55
5:08AM
0.57
6:06PM
0.53
5:35AM
0.51
6:50PM
0.50
6:01AM
0.45
7:46PM
0.46
6:23AM
0.38
9:18PM
0.44
11:14PM
0.45
11:42AM
0.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:29PM
0.16
11:03AM
0.07
11:03PM
0.20
11:31AM
0.09
11:40PM
0.25
12:00PM
0.13
12:23AM
0.29
12:32PM
0.16
1:28AM
0.32
1:13PM
0.20
2:32PM
0.23
7:20AM
0.25
Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24
Sunset6:08--6:08--6:09--6:09--6:10--6:10--6:10--
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Rain (mm)
1--------2--64-211311
Temp. °C272526282427272427272627272528282627272626
Feels °C (?)302727292529262530282932312832313030302929
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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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