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Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 10 Jan 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 Sunday (Jan 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 11th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 13th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 18th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sat
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
2
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)121111111110191816151414131313141818161520
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)504847376355561092512242061871731061061258079208141373
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
5
ESE
10
SSE
5
NE
5
W
10
W
5
SE
10
WNW
10
W
5
SE
10
NW
5
WSW
5
S
5
NW
10
WNW
5
SE
5
W
10
WSW
10
SW
15
WNW
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		glassglassonglasscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		oncrossglasscross-
on		cross-
off		glassoncross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:58AM
0.44
7:40PM
0.45
6:25AM
0.38
9:12PM
0.44
7:11AM
0.32
11:17PM
0.46
11:48AM
0.31
12:28AM
0.50
1:00PM
0.35
1:11AM
0.55
1:37PM
0.40
1:44AM
0.59
2:07PM
0.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:30AM
0.27
12:37PM
0.15
1:36AM
0.31
1:18PM
0.20
5:09AM
0.32
2:41PM
0.24
7:06AM
0.27
5:04PM
0.24
7:33AM
0.22
6:21PM
0.21
7:58AM
0.17
7:08PM
0.17
8:23AM
0.13
7:44PM
0.13
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sat
17
Sunrise-6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:24-
Sunset--6:10--6:10--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:13--6:13
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--12-11-32-14-22-11--
Temp. °C252929262727262727262726252827262627262727
Feels °C (?)273231283029293028303027293229292929282929
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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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