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Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 26 Apr 2025 +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 Monday (Apr 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 11PM. 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+) | 5AM (Mon 28th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 142 | 134 | 79 | 86 | 173 | 100 | 92 | 116 | 326 | 276 | 309 | 297 | 261 | 205 | 211 | 318 | 258 | 401 | 304 | 308 | 636 | 412 | 412 | 221 | 208 | 140 | 100 | 72 | 51 | 51 | 76 | 229 | 131 | 109 | 73 | 97 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:32PM 0.68 | 1:34AM 0.54 | 2:02PM 0.73 | 2:04AM 0.55 | 2:32PM 0.75 | 2:33AM 0.55 | 3:03PM 0.73 | 3:03AM 0.54 | 3:33PM 0.70 | 3:34AM 0.51 | 4:04PM 0.64 | 4:06AM 0.47 | 4:35PM 0.58 | 4:41AM 0.43 | 5:07PM 0.51 | 5:29AM 0.37 | 5:48PM 0.45 | 8:35AM 0.33 | 7:48PM 0.39 | 11:44AM 0.40 | 10:44PM 0.40 | 12:09PM 0.46 | 11:43PM 0.43 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:50PM 0.07 | 7:31AM -0.00 | 8:22PM 0.05 | 8:01AM -0.02 | 8:52PM 0.05 | 8:31AM -0.02 | 9:22PM 0.06 | 9:01AM -0.00 | 9:53PM 0.09 | 9:32AM 0.04 | 10:25PM 0.13 | 10:02AM 0.10 | 11:00PM 0.17 | 10:30AM 0.18 | 11:47PM 0.22 | 10:59AM 0.25 | 1:22AM 0.26 | 11:39AM 0.33 | 4:23AM 0.24 | 5:22PM 0.31 | 5:23AM 0.19 | 6:11PM 0.25 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon 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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