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Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast / West / Sri Lanka
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) this week:
The surf forecast for Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 7 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 03) at 11PM.
Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 3rd Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 8th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 8th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 7 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | ||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
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SSW | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | S | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW |
12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
178 | 265 | 394 | 373 | 352 | 331 | 326 | 317 | 395 | 347 | 307 | 235 | 227 | 181 | 175 | 646 | 962 | 905 | 973 | 874 | 862 | 701 | 701 |
NE | SW | SW | E | W | W | ENE | W | SSW | NNE | SW | W | E | SW | W | ESE | SSE | SE | ENE | WNW | WNW | ESE | ENE |
off | cross- on | cross- on | off | glass | on | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | glass | off |
4:14AM 0.61 | 4:50PM 0.65 | 4:39AM 0.56 | 5:21PM 0.61 | 5:02AM 0.50 | 5:56PM 0.55 | 5:22AM 0.44 | 6:38PM 0.48 | 5:27AM 0.37 | 8:24PM 0.42 | 1:58PM 0.30 | 12:17AM 0.45 | 1:14PM 0.37 | 1:02AM 0.51 | |||||||||
10:22PM 0.07 | 10:26AM -0.02 | 10:53PM 0.11 | 10:52AM 0.02 | 11:25PM 0.17 | 11:17AM 0.07 | 11:59PM 0.23 | 11:42AM 0.14 | 12:47AM 0.30 | 12:02PM 0.21 | 9:05AM 0.28 | 4:11PM 0.29 | 7:25AM 0.22 | 6:36PM 0.24 | |||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Ambalangoda which is 4 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Main Reef (Hikkaduwa).New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | ||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | clear | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | clear | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | clear |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | 4 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | - |
27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
23 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 |
27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
- | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 |
- | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm air temperatures (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very warm air temperatures (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon 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 7 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.