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Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf Forecast / West / Sri Lanka
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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 Friday (Apr 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 29) at 2AM. 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+) | 11PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 28th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 29th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 117 | 222 | 251 | 242 | 521 | 1089 | 1466 | 1664 | 1608 | 1245 | 1214 | 859 | 656 | 508 | 501 | 286 | 269 | 219 | 189 | 129 | 316 | 309 | 710 | 1858 | 3291 | 3513 | 3286 | 3427 | 1923 | 1455 | 1193 | 834 | 899 | 553 | 499 | 390 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | on | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:22PM 0.67 | 3:25AM 0.50 | 3:49PM 0.64 | 3:50AM 0.46 | 4:18PM 0.60 | 4:16AM 0.42 | 4:52PM 0.56 | 4:48AM 0.38 | 5:36PM 0.50 | 5:43AM 0.33 | 6:52PM 0.45 | 10:36AM 0.34 | 9:42PM 0.43 | 11:41AM 0.45 | 11:14PM 0.46 | 12:13PM 0.55 | 12:02AM 0.50 | 12:44PM 0.63 | 12:40AM 0.52 | 1:14PM 0.70 | 1:14AM 0.54 | 1:45PM 0.73 | 1:47AM 0.54 | 2:16PM 0.74 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:39PM 0.06 | 9:18AM 0.02 | 10:08PM 0.08 | 9:42AM 0.05 | 10:41PM 0.13 | 10:08AM 0.10 | 11:21PM 0.19 | 10:34AM 0.16 | 12:25AM 0.24 | 11:07AM 0.24 | 3:22AM 0.27 | 2:52PM 0.33 | 5:00AM 0.23 | 5:31PM 0.28 | 5:40AM 0.17 | 6:24PM 0.22 | 6:12AM 0.12 | 7:03PM 0.17 | 6:43AM 0.08 | 7:37PM 0.12 | 7:13AM 0.04 | 8:08PM 0.09 | 7:43AM 0.01 | |||||||||||||
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 |
| Sunset | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 8 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | - | 4 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun 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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