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Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 29 Jan 2026 +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
27.9° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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

The surf forecast for Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 29th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 29th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 29th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)161616151514141413131313121212121213141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)31836641142141029728526117316816610498525151558510310299
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
10
WNW
5
NE
10
WNW
10
WNW
0
SSW
10
WSW
10
NW
5
ESE
10
WNW
10
NW
10
ESE
10
W
5
NW
5
SE
10
NW
10
NW
10
SSE
15
NW
10
NW
0
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		glassoncrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:05PM
0.30
12:44AM
0.53
1:15PM
0.37
1:29AM
0.59
1:54PM
0.44
2:03AM
0.63
2:27PM
0.50
2:33AM
0.65
2:58PM
0.55
3:01AM
0.67
3:28PM
0.59
3:27AM
0.66
3:57PM
0.61
3:52AM
0.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:12PM
0.23
7:48AM
0.20
6:43PM
0.18
8:10AM
0.14
7:34PM
0.13
8:33AM
0.08
8:14PM
0.09
8:58AM
0.04
8:49PM
0.07
9:22AM
0.00
9:21PM
0.06
9:47AM
-0.02
9:50PM
0.07
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-6:17--6:17--6:17--6:19--6:19--6:19--6:19-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-------41-22-21283-43
Temp. °C262625262625272625272726272726272726262626
Feels °C (?)282727282728302928302930303129302930282829
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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.

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