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Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 01 Apr 2025 +0530
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) this week:
The surf forecast for Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 1st Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 1st Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 1st Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 163 | 177 | 357 | 302 | 288 | 226 | 143 | 249 | 249 | 227 | 169 | 156 | 218 | 195 | 227 | 238 | 167 | 350 | 208 | 141 | 116 | 171 | 171 | 167 | 133 | 197 | 203 | 239 | 305 | 347 | 904 | 785 | 1159 | 949 | 778 | 1094 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:55PM 0.73 | 3:50AM 0.56 | 4:24PM 0.67 | 4:15AM 0.50 | 4:53PM 0.59 | 4:40AM 0.44 | 5:23PM 0.50 | 4:57AM 0.37 | 5:57PM 0.42 | 3:47AM 0.31 | 10:04PM 0.37 | 1:17PM 0.37 | 12:04AM 0.43 | 1:01PM 0.45 | 12:36AM 0.49 | 1:14PM 0.52 | 1:03AM 0.54 | 1:32PM 0.59 | 1:28AM 0.57 | 1:52PM 0.64 | 1:52AM 0.59 | 2:14PM 0.68 | 2:16AM 0.59 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:24AM -0.04 | 10:06PM 0.08 | 9:50AM -0.01 | 10:33PM 0.12 | 10:14AM 0.04 | 10:59PM 0.17 | 10:36AM 0.11 | 11:28PM 0.22 | 10:50AM 0.18 | 12:14AM 0.29 | 10:12AM 0.26 | 6:34AM 0.23 | 6:21PM 0.28 | 6:44AM 0.18 | 6:51PM 0.23 | 7:01AM 0.13 | 7:16PM 0.18 | 7:19AM 0.10 | 7:40PM 0.14 | 7:37AM 0.07 | 8:02PM 0.11 | 7:54AM 0.05 | 8:23PM 0.08 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | 2 | 6 | 6 | - | 5 | - | - | - | 3 | - | 3 | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rivermouth (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 (Rivermouth (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 Rivermouth (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.
Rivermouth is 14 km (9 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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