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Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 +0530Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.2° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Monday (Mar 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 21st Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 56 | 73 | 91 | 106 | 83 | 183 | 124 | 161 | 147 | 251 | 214 | 211 | 178 | 114 | 99 | 127 | 79 | 99 | 127 | 149 | 109 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | off | on | cross- on | off | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | on | cross- on | off | on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:13AM 0.62 | 3:40PM 0.73 | 3:37AM 0.59 | 4:08PM 0.70 | 4:00AM 0.55 | 4:36PM 0.66 | 4:22AM 0.50 | 5:05PM 0.59 | 4:41AM 0.45 | 5:36PM 0.51 | 4:49AM 0.38 | 6:17PM 0.43 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:23PM 0.02 | 9:17AM -0.05 | 9:51PM 0.04 | 9:41AM -0.03 | 10:18PM 0.08 | 10:05AM 0.00 | 10:46PM 0.14 | 10:29AM 0.05 | 11:15PM 0.20 | 10:50AM 0.12 | 11:48PM 0.27 | 11:01AM 0.20 | 9:21AM 0.27 | |||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | |
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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.
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