Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.19° N 80.06° E

Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is
28.9°C
1.1° 

Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,258 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 26th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 82mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
18
1.6
WSW
6
1.7
WSW
7
1.6
WSW
6
0.9
SSW
14
1.6
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
7
1.8
WSW
7
0.9
SW
22
1.3
SSW
20
1.7
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
351
283
270
185
234
203
330
223
249
255
265
355
671
1294
2258
1431
1865
1321
993
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
W
20
W
25
WSW
20
W
20
WSW
25
W
20
W
20
WSW
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
1:12AM0.38m
12:29PM0.48m
1:09AM0.44m
12:53PM0.54m
1:22AM0.51m
1:16PM0.58m
1:41AM0.58m
1:39PM0.60m
2:02AM0.64m
2:03PM0.62m
2:25AM0.69m
2:27PM0.62m
2:50AM0.72m
Low Tide
6:18AM0.27m
7:05PM0.16m
6:46AM0.20m
7:16PM0.11m
7:13AM0.14m
7:31PM0.06m
7:39AM0.09m
7:50PM0.02m
8:06AM0.05m
8:09PM-0.01m
8:33AM0.03m
8:31PM-0.03m
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5:58
5:58
5:58
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5:58
5:58
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6:06
6:05
6:05
6:04
6:04
6:02
 mm
19
10
7
11
2
6
16
5
6
12
12
7
14
3
2
10
1
9
Temp °C
27
27
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
27
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
Feels °C
29
28
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
27
27
28
29
29
29
29
28
29
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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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