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Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 23 Nov 2024 +0530
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 Saturday (Nov 23) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 23rd Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 24th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 26th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 171 | 106 | 209 | 158 | 147 | 104 | 70 | 53 | 211 | 184 | 159 | 99 | 91 | 110 | 104 | 93 | 105 | 85 | 80 | 90 | 111 | 128 | 171 | 154 | 399 | 377 | 411 | 331 | 318 | 253 | 178 | 195 | 138 | 127 | 94 | 87 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:54PM 0.36 | 7:20AM 0.39 | 11:01PM 0.41 | 10:02AM 0.38 | 11:39PM 0.47 | 11:17AM 0.40 | 12:07AM 0.53 | 12:02PM 0.42 | 12:33AM 0.57 | 12:37PM 0.45 | 1:00AM 0.61 | 1:09PM 0.47 | 1:27AM 0.65 | 1:38PM 0.48 | 1:55AM 0.67 | 2:07PM 0.49 | 2:24AM 0.68 | 2:36PM 0.49 | 2:54AM 0.68 | 3:07PM 0.48 | 3:26AM 0.66 | 3:40PM 0.47 | 3:59AM 0.64 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:20PM 0.23 | 1:14AM 0.34 | 3:25PM 0.23 | 5:01AM 0.31 | 4:39PM 0.20 | 5:56AM 0.26 | 5:22PM 0.17 | 6:30AM 0.20 | 5:56PM 0.14 | 6:59AM 0.16 | 6:27PM 0.12 | 7:27AM 0.12 | 6:56PM 0.09 | 7:55AM 0.10 | 7:25PM 0.08 | 8:23AM 0.08 | 7:54PM 0.07 | 8:52AM 0.08 | 8:24PM 0.07 | 9:23AM 0.08 | 8:54PM 0.08 | 9:57AM 0.10 | 9:26PM 0.10 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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