Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast

/ West (43 surf breaks) /

Sri Lanka (53 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (6.19° N 80.06° E)

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Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 09 Nov 2025 +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 28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Nov 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 16) at 11PM.

Wave Type	Time (+0530) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	8PM (Wed 12th Nov)	2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf	5AM (Sat 15th Nov)	2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful	11AM (Sun 16th Nov)	5ft (1.5m) 15s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.
	Sun 09		Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14			Saturday 15
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	2	2	3	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SW
Period(s) (?)	14	13	13	13	14	14	14	13	13	13	12	12	12	12	14	13	19	18	16	16	15
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	181	142	171	106	206	200	195	171	168	163	93	90	69	49	49	62	372	711	786	822	1006
Wind (km/h)	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	W	WNW	NW	WNW	WNW	N	SW	SSW	E	SSW	NW	NE	WSW	WNW	NNE	NNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	on	cross- on	off	cross- on	cross	cross- off	on	cross- on	cross- off	cross
High Tide / height (m)	3:48PM 0.48	4:16AM 0.60		4:26PM 0.44	4:49AM 0.53		5:17PM 0.39	5:27AM 0.46		7:22PM 0.35		6:42AM 0.40		11:05PM 0.40	9:54AM 0.38		11:44PM 0.46	11:16AM 0.41		12:11AM 0.52	12:02PM 0.44
Low Tide / height (m)		9:43PM 0.09	10:42AM 0.15		10:15PM 0.16	11:27AM 0.20		10:49PM 0.24	12:40PM 0.23		11:51PM 0.32		3:13PM 0.23	4:51AM 0.32		4:44PM 0.20		5:54AM 0.26	5:29PM 0.16		6:28AM 0.21

	Sun 09		Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14			Saturday 15
Sunrise	-	-	5:56	-	-	5:56	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58
Sunset	5:49	-	-	5:49	-	-	5:49	-	-	5:49	-	-	5:49	-	-	5:49	-	-	5:49	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	1	-	3	7	3	3	-	-	1	8	-	3	3	3	4	4	1	7	6	2
Temp. °C	28	27	28	27	27	27	27	27	28	27	25	28	28	26	28	27	26	27	27	25	27
Feels °C (?)	28	29	29	28	28	29	28	30	30	28	30	32	31	30	32	30	29	31	30	27	28

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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.