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Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 05 Feb 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 Wednesday (Feb 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 5th Feb) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Feb) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 6th Feb) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 465 | 547 | 602 | 587 | 387 | 412 | 393 | 212 | 208 | 138 | 124 | 128 | 126 | 149 | 180 | 86 | 134 | 126 | 197 | 235 | 254 | 248 | 313 | 293 | 277 | 203 | 236 | 225 | 215 | 171 | 205 | 171 | 144 | 173 | 163 | 219 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | glass | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:42PM 0.52 | 5:43AM 0.41 | 7:45PM 0.46 | 5:19AM 0.35 | 10:55PM 0.44 | 12:42PM 0.29 | 12:43AM 0.49 | 1:26PM 0.37 | 1:25AM 0.55 | 1:54PM 0.43 | 1:55AM 0.59 | 2:21PM 0.49 | 2:22AM 0.63 | 2:47PM 0.54 | 2:47AM 0.65 | 3:11PM 0.58 | 3:10AM 0.66 | 3:35PM 0.61 | 3:32AM 0.65 | 3:59PM 0.62 | 3:54AM 0.63 | 4:22PM 0.62 | 4:15AM 0.60 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:39AM 0.28 | 12:19PM 0.15 | 2:12AM 0.34 | 12:53PM 0.22 | 8:21AM 0.27 | 5:04PM 0.26 | 7:50AM 0.21 | 6:46PM 0.21 | 8:05AM 0.15 | 7:32PM 0.16 | 8:25AM 0.10 | 8:06PM 0.12 | 8:46AM 0.05 | 8:36PM 0.09 | 9:07AM 0.02 | 9:03PM 0.07 | 9:28AM -0.00 | 9:29PM 0.06 | 9:48AM -0.01 | 9:55PM 0.07 | 10:08AM -0.00 | 10:19PM 0.09 | 10:28AM 0.01 | |||||||||||||
Wed 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Mon 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 |
| Sunset | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri 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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