Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 13 Feb 2026 +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
27.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 13th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 15th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 15th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SSW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)131212122120181716151414131313131216171616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)84757269116253404434447429412280215178138128101727589118
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
5
W
5
W
10
NW
5
S
5
ENE
0
WNW
5
W
15
NE
5
SE
5
WSW
5
NE
5
SSW
5
W
5
NNE
10
W
10
WNW
5
E
10
NW
15
NW
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglassglassglassoffcross-
off
glassglassglassglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:39PM
0.35
1:15AM
0.52
1:48PM
0.40
1:40AM
0.58
2:06PM
0.46
2:04AM
0.63
2:28PM
0.52
2:28AM
0.66
2:51PM
0.57
2:52AM
0.67
3:16PM
0.62
3:15AM
0.67
3:41PM
0.65
3:39AM
0.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:36PM
0.25
8:02AM
0.17
7:14PM
0.19
8:15AM
0.11
7:45PM
0.13
8:31AM
0.06
8:14PM
0.09
8:50AM
0.02
8:42PM
0.06
9:10AM
-0.01
9:11PM
0.04
9:30AM
-0.03
9:40PM
0.04
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise6:26--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-6:21--6:21--6:21--6:21--6:21--6:21--6:22-
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clear
thunderstorm
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part cloud
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Rain (mm)
-22-31-66-------35---
Temp. °C262626272626272725252525272726272726272726
Feels °C (?)292830303030323029292929313030303029302928
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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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