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Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
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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
30.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 2PM. 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+) | 8PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 26th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 17 | SSW 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 9 | SSW 20 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 10 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | |
95 | 91 | 91 | 125 | 121 | 103 | 63 | 127 | 227 | 193 | 269 | 155 | 104 | 94 | 133 | 99 | 252 | 177 | 254 | 251 | 171 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 5:25PM0.50m | 5:35AM0.35m | 6:20PM0.42m | 11:49AM0.35m | 9:59PM0.39m | 12:06PM0.43m | 11:31PM0.43m | 12:30PM0.50m | 00:14AM0.46m | 12:54PM0.56m | 00:48AM0.49m | 1:18PM0.62m | 1:17AM0.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:41AM0.18m | 00:07AM0.24m | 11:07AM0.26m | 3:04AM0.27m | 3:52PM0.33m | 5:15AM0.22m | 5:56PM0.27m | 5:54AM0.16m | 6:35PM0.21m | 6:24AM0.11m | 7:05PM0.16m | 6:51AM0.08m | 7:32PM0.12m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 12 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
47 | 91 | 74 | 98 | 96 | 61 | 63 | 61 | 141 | 116 | 114 | 102 | 94 | 94 | 64 | 64 | 134 | 39 | 254 | 251 | 171 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 20 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 |
22 | 87 | 91 | 125 | 121 | 103 | 56 | 127 | 227 | 193 | 269 | 155 | 104 | 75 | 75 | 99 | 252 | 177 | 79 | 81 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 15 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 4 |
95 | 38 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 53 | 33 | 14 | 27 | 90 | 64 | 60 | 133 | 50 | 67 | 26 | 61 | 26 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | W 4 | SW 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 736 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 737 | 737 | 48 | 736 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 736 | 29 |
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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 16 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.











