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Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 21 Dec 2024 +0530
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) this week:
The surf forecast for Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 601 | 460 | 319 | 452 | 258 | 275 | 272 | 183 | 323 | 334 | 441 | 377 | 425 | 282 | 273 | 215 | 131 | 129 | 96 | 79 | 80 | 88 | 206 | 211 | 222 | 183 | 167 | 162 | 130 | 114 | 88 | 86 | 83 | 71 | 113 | 109 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | glass | cross- off | on | on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:36AM 0.51 | 6:59PM 0.45 | 6:12AM 0.46 | 8:14PM 0.44 | 7:04AM 0.40 | 9:46PM 0.46 | 8:57AM 0.36 | 11:02PM 0.48 | 10:58AM 0.34 | 11:57PM 0.52 | 12:10PM 0.36 | 12:40AM 0.55 | 12:57PM 0.37 | 1:18AM 0.58 | 1:36PM 0.40 | 1:53AM 0.61 | 2:10PM 0.42 | 2:26AM 0.64 | 2:44PM 0.45 | 2:58AM 0.66 | 3:18PM 0.48 | 3:29AM 0.67 | 3:53PM 0.50 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:20PM 0.25 | 12:12PM 0.16 | 12:12AM 0.30 | 12:57PM 0.19 | 1:41AM 0.33 | 1:57PM 0.21 | 4:34AM 0.32 | 3:19PM 0.22 | 6:10AM 0.27 | 4:40PM 0.20 | 6:53AM 0.21 | 5:41PM 0.17 | 7:26AM 0.16 | 6:29PM 0.13 | 7:56AM 0.12 | 7:09PM 0.10 | 8:26AM 0.09 | 7:47PM 0.07 | 8:56AM 0.06 | 8:23PM 0.06 | 9:26AM 0.05 | 8:58PM 0.07 | 9:57AM 0.05 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 |
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Rain (mm) | 11 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 7 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | 5 | 6 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Beach Break (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 (Beach Break (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 Beach Break (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.
Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) is 9 km (6 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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