
Surf Forecasts:
Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, S swell with 1,277 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 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11AM. 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 | 11AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 21 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | W 10 | S 16 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | W 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
636 | 1147 | 436 | 1277 | 777 | 871 | 325 | 516 | 249 | 350 | 240 | 222 | 263 | 303 | 214 | 281 | 236 | 249 | 249 | 254 | 202 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:59PM0.56m | 1:28AM0.41m | 1:37PM0.61m | 2:03AM0.49m | 2:09PM0.65m | 2:36AM0.57m | 2:39PM0.67m | 3:07AM0.62m | 3:07PM0.68m | 3:38AM0.66m | 3:34PM0.67m | 4:08AM0.66m | 4:00PM0.64m | 4:36AM0.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:48PM0.14m | 7:09AM0.14m | 8:12PM0.09m | 7:53AM0.10m | 8:36PM0.05m | 8:29AM0.09m | 9:00PM0.02m | 9:03AM0.08m | 9:24PM0.00m | 9:33AM0.09m | 9:48PM-0.00m | 10:02AM0.11m | 10:11PM0.01m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 14 | S 11 | S 19 | S 11 | S 18 | S 12 | WNW 9 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
319 | 1147 | 332 | 1277 | 351 | 871 | 276 | 225 | 249 | 350 | 240 | 222 | 263 | 303 | 214 | 281 | 187 | 249 | 249 | 254 | 202 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 22 | S 13 | S 12 | S 18 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 16 | W 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
636 | 526 | 366 | 330 | 777 | 173 | 149 | 516 | 165 | 166 | 146 | 47 | 261 | 261 | 98 | 146 | 100 | 100 | 102 | 99 | 62 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | S 21 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 16 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 21 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 15 | SSE 16 | SSW 15 | S 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 18 |
471 | 485 | 436 | 350 | 205 | 199 | 325 | 195 | 191 | 142 | 55 | 133 | 188 | 176 | 148 | 52 | 146 | 13 | 26 | 22 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
191 | 275 | 246 | 48 | 273 | 327 | 314 | 23 | — | 65 | 114 | 167 | 185 | 120 | 71 | 173 | 236 | 182 | 190 | 161 | 124 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 859 | 211 | 646 | 338 | 333 | 719 | 859 | 24 | 210 | 210 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 205 | 24 | 172 | 205 | 211 | 172 |
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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.











