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Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 15 Jan 2025 +0530
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) this week:
The surf forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 16) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 15th Jan) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 18th Jan) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 19th Jan) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 619 | 515 | 378 | 277 | 273 | 89 | 237 | 171 | 759 | 880 | 929 | 1167 | 1088 | 697 | 631 | 522 | 402 | 303 | 238 | 220 | 150 | 150 | 106 | 184 | 148 | 319 | 273 | 237 | 261 | 318 | 302 | 272 | 211 | 257 | 186 | 151 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | glass | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | on | on | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | glass | on | on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:19PM 0.51 | 3:25AM 0.66 | 3:52PM 0.54 | 3:53AM 0.65 | 4:24PM 0.56 | 4:19AM 0.63 | 4:55PM 0.56 | 4:44AM 0.60 | 5:26PM 0.55 | 5:07AM 0.56 | 5:57PM 0.53 | 5:27AM 0.50 | 6:33PM 0.50 | 5:45AM 0.44 | 7:21PM 0.46 | 5:54AM 0.37 | 8:58PM 0.42 | 11:29PM 0.44 | 12:18PM 0.28 | 12:39AM 0.49 | 1:13PM 0.33 | 1:20AM 0.55 | 1:47PM 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:04PM 0.08 | 9:49AM 0.04 | 9:35PM 0.10 | 10:13AM 0.04 | 10:04PM 0.13 | 10:37AM 0.05 | 10:34PM 0.16 | 11:01AM 0.07 | 11:05PM 0.19 | 11:26AM 0.09 | 11:38PM 0.23 | 11:51AM 0.12 | 12:17AM 0.27 | 12:19PM 0.16 | 1:14AM 0.30 | 12:54PM 0.19 | 2:08PM 0.23 | 7:48AM 0.24 | 5:04PM 0.22 | 7:51AM 0.18 | 6:26PM 0.18 | 8:08AM 0.13 | ||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Mon 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 |
| Sunset | 6:12 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | 8 | 9 | - | 2 | 2 | - | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 17 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 11 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Inside 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 Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Inside 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 (Inside 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 Inside 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.
Inside Reef (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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