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Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 21 Nov 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
29.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Nov 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 21st Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 21st Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 28th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 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 81mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)121413121212111114161414132120181816161616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)146183202154114110828172193160160168151239379442454581728813
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
ESE
5
SW
5
NE
10
NW
15
NW
15
NW
5
NE
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
N
15
NNW
10
N
20
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
25
NW
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		glassglassglasscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:27PM
0.51
2:43AM
0.67
2:54PM
0.50
3:10AM
0.65
3:22PM
0.48
3:39AM
0.63
3:53PM
0.46
4:10AM
0.60
4:29PM
0.43
4:44AM
0.56
5:16PM
0.40
5:25AM
0.51
6:29PM
0.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:40AM
0.07
8:16PM
0.07
9:07AM
0.08
8:43PM
0.07
9:36AM
0.09
9:10PM
0.09
10:08AM
0.11
9:38PM
0.12
10:44AM
0.14
10:09PM
0.16
11:27AM
0.17
10:48PM
0.21
12:22PM
0.19
11:49PM
0.27
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Sunrise6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--
Sunset-5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:51--5:51-
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-3251511211231645-81------
Temp. °C282826282725272725262624262624252726282826
Feels °C (?)313130323029292928292827282925262626262626
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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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