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 Wednesday 17 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 29.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 5AM. 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	5AM (Tue 23rd Sep)	4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23
	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	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	15	15	14	14	14	13	17	14	17	16	16	15	15	14	14	22	21	20	18	18	16
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	581	551	659	615	534	350	303	394	745	661	653	525	360	305	241	558	1005	1081	1124	1099	823
Wind (km/h)	W	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)	12:19PM 0.45		1:10AM 0.41	12:50PM 0.51		1:24AM 0.48	1:15PM 0.56		1:44AM 0.55	1:39PM 0.59		2:05AM 0.60	2:02PM 0.61		2:26AM 0.65	2:25PM 0.62		2:47AM 0.67		2:46PM 0.62	3:08AM 0.68
Low Tide / height (m)		7:07PM 0.20		6:40AM 0.23	7:17PM 0.13		7:12AM 0.17	7:34PM 0.08		7:39AM 0.12	7:53PM 0.03		8:04AM 0.08	8:12PM 0.00		8:29AM 0.05		8:32PM -0.01	8:52AM 0.04		8:51PM -0.02

	Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23
Sunrise	6:00	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-
Sunset	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:06	-	-	6:06	-	-	6:05	-

Rain (mm)	10	7	14	7	4	12	5	5	8	4	3	9	3	4	5	4	2	4	3	3	2
Temp. °C	27	28	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	28	27	28	28	27
Feels °C (?)	29	29	29	29	28	29	28	28	29	28	27	29	28	27	28	28	29	28	29	29	29

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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). 1.4m 6s windswell from the WSW with a 1.0m 11s groundswell from the SSW and a 0.9m 15s groundswell, also from the SSW. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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29.1

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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.