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Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 31 Oct 2024 +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 Thursday (Oct 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 31st Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 31st Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 31st Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.
Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 352 | 342 | 282 | 249 | 195 | 181 | 129 | 129 | 125 | 77 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 40 | 51 | 55 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 57 | 84 | 57 | 80 | 170 | 208 | 205 | 166 | 361 | 390 | 373 | 380 | 366 | 285 | 232 | 186 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:34PM 0.55 | 1:53AM 0.68 | 1:59PM 0.55 | 2:16AM 0.69 | 2:22PM 0.54 | 2:39AM 0.68 | 2:45PM 0.52 | 3:03AM 0.66 | 3:09PM 0.49 | 3:29AM 0.64 | 3:33PM 0.46 | 3:58AM 0.60 | 4:00PM 0.42 | 4:30AM 0.56 | 4:32PM 0.38 | 5:09AM 0.51 | 5:24PM 0.35 | 6:08AM 0.46 | 8:49PM 0.34 | 8:31AM 0.43 | 11:10PM 0.43 | 10:35AM 0.44 | 11:47PM 0.53 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:28PM 0.05 | 8:07AM 0.07 | 7:49PM 0.03 | 8:30AM 0.05 | 8:11PM 0.02 | 8:54AM 0.04 | 8:35PM 0.01 | 9:20AM 0.05 | 8:59PM 0.02 | 9:49AM 0.07 | 9:24PM 0.05 | 10:21AM 0.12 | 9:49PM 0.10 | 10:59AM 0.17 | 10:16PM 0.16 | 11:55AM 0.23 | 10:48PM 0.24 | 1:55PM 0.26 | 12:46AM 0.33 | 4:13PM 0.24 | 4:59AM 0.30 | 5:05PM 0.19 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 3 | - | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). 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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