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Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 23 Jun 2025 +0530
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 Tuesday (Jun 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 1.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 30) 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+) | 8PM (Tue 24th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 29th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 30th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.
Mon 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Sat 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 1207 | 992 | 966 | 1086 | 1456 | 1260 | 1017 | 949 | 717 | 745 | 1835 | 1547 | 1998 | 1666 | 1077 | 1110 | 1657 | 1544 | 662 | 1319 | 1517 | 1297 | 1119 | 902 | 726 | 609 | 483 | 522 | 386 | 354 | 428 | 593 | 356 | 310 | 304 | 445 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:51AM 0.41 | 1:26PM 0.64 | 1:40AM 0.44 | 2:07PM 0.65 | 2:23AM 0.46 | 2:45PM 0.65 | 3:05AM 0.49 | 3:21PM 0.64 | 3:46AM 0.50 | 3:54PM 0.63 | 4:27AM 0.50 | 4:26PM 0.60 | 5:08AM 0.49 | 4:57PM 0.56 | 5:51AM 0.48 | 5:29PM 0.52 | 6:37AM 0.47 | 6:03PM 0.47 | 7:31AM 0.46 | 6:43PM 0.42 | 8:40AM 0.45 | 7:44PM 0.37 | 10:04AM 0.46 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:26PM 0.16 | 6:37AM 0.11 | 8:05PM 0.13 | 7:27AM 0.09 | 8:41PM 0.11 | 8:12AM 0.09 | 9:16PM 0.09 | 8:53AM 0.09 | 9:51PM 0.08 | 9:33AM 0.11 | 10:24PM 0.07 | 10:11AM 0.14 | 10:58PM 0.08 | 10:50AM 0.18 | 11:32PM 0.09 | 11:31AM 0.21 | 12:06AM 0.11 | 12:18PM 0.25 | 12:43AM 0.14 | 1:20PM 0.29 | 1:27AM 0.17 | 3:00PM 0.30 | 2:26AM 0.20 | |||||||||||||
Mon 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Sat 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 |
| Sunset | 6:25 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 5 | - | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 4 | 6 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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