Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast

/ West (43 surf breaks) /

Sri Lanka (53 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (6.19° N 80.06° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 01 Sep 2025 +0530

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Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is 28.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 08) 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 (Mon 8th Sep)	4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.
	Monday 01			Tuesday 02			Wednesday 03			Thursday 04			Friday 05			Saturday 06			Sunday 07
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	WNW	W	SW	W	W	W	W	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	17	15	15	14	8	8	13	7	7	6	8	16	16	15	15	14	14	13	20	19	18
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	1706	1124	1481	915	1181	894	481	426	349	250	430	658	595	912	909	593	556	442	948	870	1179
Wind (km/h)	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WSW	W	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	W
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	on	on	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 / height (m)		4:18PM 0.35		10:32AM 0.40		2:21AM 0.31	12:23PM 0.47		1:19AM 0.37	12:54PM 0.54		1:29AM 0.43	1:21PM 0.59		1:48AM 0.51	1:47PM 0.63		2:11AM 0.58	2:12PM 0.65		2:37AM 0.64
Low Tide / height (m)	12:26PM 0.32		11:06PM 0.23		8:27PM 0.25	5:07AM 0.30		7:32PM 0.20		6:25AM 0.24	7:36PM 0.14		7:03AM 0.17	7:50PM 0.09		7:35AM 0.11	8:07PM 0.04		8:06AM 0.07	8:27PM -0.01

	Monday 01			Tuesday 02			Wednesday 03			Thursday 04			Friday 05			Saturday 06			Sunday 07
Sunrise	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-
Sunset	-	6:15	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:14	-	-	6:14	-	-	6:13	-

Rain (mm)	6	6	2	-	1	1	2	2	6	3	1	7	3	1	2	-	-	3	2	2	6
Temp. °C	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	26	27	27	26	27	27	26	27	27	26	27	27	26
Feels °C (?)	28	27	29	28	27	29	28	27	27	28	27	27	28	27	28	29	27	28	28	27	28

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for West

Wind Update Wind reports 25 km away suggest it is still onshore at Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) (light winds from the WSW at Galle). 1.6m 7s swell from the W with a 1.1m 17s long period groundswell from the SSW and a 1.0m 11s groundswell from the S. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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28.1

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Information about the Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Main 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 Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Main 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 (Main 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 Main 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.

Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) is 4 km (2 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.