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Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) surf Forecast / West / Sri Lanka
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) this week:
The surf forecast for Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 24th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 28th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 29th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 402 | 326 | 521 | 521 | 395 | 326 | 173 | 124 | 222 | 251 | 242 | 521 | 932 | 1466 | 1664 | 1608 | 1261 | 1214 | 978 | 656 | 553 | 501 | 282 | 269 | 215 | 186 | 129 | 207 | 491 | 1133 | 1576 | 2730 | 2808 | 2692 | 1697 | 1474 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:34PM 0.70 | 2:38AM 0.55 | 2:57PM 0.69 | 3:02AM 0.53 | 3:22PM 0.67 | 3:25AM 0.50 | 3:49PM 0.64 | 3:50AM 0.46 | 4:18PM 0.60 | 4:16AM 0.42 | 4:52PM 0.56 | 4:48AM 0.38 | 5:36PM 0.50 | 5:43AM 0.33 | 6:52PM 0.45 | 10:36AM 0.34 | 9:42PM 0.43 | 11:41AM 0.45 | 11:14PM 0.46 | 12:13PM 0.55 | 12:02AM 0.50 | 12:44PM 0.63 | 12:40AM 0.52 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:46PM 0.05 | 8:30AM 0.01 | 9:12PM 0.04 | 8:54AM 0.01 | 9:39PM 0.06 | 9:18AM 0.02 | 10:08PM 0.08 | 9:42AM 0.05 | 10:41PM 0.13 | 10:08AM 0.10 | 11:21PM 0.19 | 10:34AM 0.16 | 12:25AM 0.24 | 11:07AM 0.24 | 3:22AM 0.27 | 2:52PM 0.33 | 5:00AM 0.23 | 5:31PM 0.28 | 5:40AM 0.17 | 6:24PM 0.22 | 6:12AM 0.12 | 7:03PM 0.17 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rivermouth (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 (Rivermouth (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 Rivermouth (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.
Rivermouth is 14 km (9 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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