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Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 25 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
27.5° 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 Monday (Jan 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 26th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 29th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 30th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sun
01
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)111111101012121218181616161515141414131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1491141107771737272286312464447430503489412293268257175172
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
5
WNW
5
WSW
0
NNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
5
SE
5
W
5
W
10
SSW
10
W
10
WSW
0
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
SE
5
SW
5
W
5
SSE
5
NW
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		onglasscross-
on		onglassglassoncross-
on		ononglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		ononcrosscross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:40AM
0.47
7:08PM
0.52
6:00AM
0.40
8:35PM
0.47
11:13PM
0.47
11:50AM
0.28
12:39AM
0.52
1:09PM
0.35
1:24AM
0.58
1:49PM
0.42
1:59AM
0.62
2:23PM
0.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:12AM
0.25
12:06PM
0.11
1:10AM
0.30
12:41PM
0.16
1:49PM
0.20
7:35AM
0.25
5:12PM
0.21
7:47AM
0.18
6:42PM
0.16
8:10AM
0.12
7:33PM
0.12
8:34AM
0.07
8:13PM
0.09
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sun
01
Sunrise-6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26-
Sunset--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:17
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--43-1---------1-1--5
Temp. °C262827262726262626262726252626252727262727
Feels °C (?)293129293027293028293027282827273030303129
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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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