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Lat Long: 6.12° N 80.11° E

Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is
29.3°C
1.0° 

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


Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 28 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with 304 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) this week:

The surf forecast for Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) in the next 16 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 31st Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 4th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 30th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
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1
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1
SSE
11
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
S
10
0.8
SSE
9
1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
1
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
194
218
220
272
257
249
212
157
129
96
94
92
65
110
214
196
192
197
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
10
W
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNW
5
SW
10
SW
5
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
W
10
W
15
W
5
NNW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
3:24AM0.70m
3:25PM0.50m
3:57AM0.64m
3:58PM0.46m
4:31AM0.58m
4:35PM0.42m
5:09AM0.52m
5:32PM0.37m
6:02AM0.45m
8:35PM0.35m
8:22AM0.40m
11:24PM0.43m
Low Tide
8:50PM-0.01m
9:43AM0.08m
9:20PM0.02m
10:15AM0.12m
9:49PM0.08m
10:51AM0.17m
10:19PM0.15m
11:39AM0.22m
10:51PM0.24m
1:29PM0.26m
00:21AM0.34m
4:23PM0.24m
5:26AM0.30m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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 mm
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Temp °C
27
28
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Feels °C
29
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30
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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 16 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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