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Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf Forecast / West / Sri Lanka

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 28 Mar 2024 +0530
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Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is 30.0°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 29.4 °C max: 30.0 °C min: 28.5 °C)
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Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is 30.0°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 29.4 °C max: 30.0 °C min: 28.5 °C)


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 Thursday (Mar 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) in the next 12 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 31) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 29) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 28th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 30th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 19s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 31st Mar)7ft (2.1m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Main Reef (Hikkaduwa) over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SSW
1
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.9
SSW
2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.7
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)131312121222212018171716161515141414131313121212151413131312181817161515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)14013812215716931490816422293237725211857139712098076385454073683042381751691277510215661617589123159173150191
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
10
S
5
ESE
5
WNW
10
S
10
ESE
15
S
10
S
10
SE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
15
SW
15
SW
10
S
15
SSW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SW
15
SW
0
W
15
W
20
W
10
WSW
15
W
20
WSW
10
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
onglassononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossononglassonononononononononononglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:46PM
0.68
3:46AM
0.57
4:09PM
0.66
4:06AM
0.53
4:34PM
0.63
4:25AM
0.48
5:02PM
0.58
4:40AM
0.42
5:36PM
0.51
4:41AM
0.36
6:35PM
0.44
11:25PM
0.43
12:51PM
0.38
12:19AM
0.49
1:01PM
0.47
12:52AM
0.54
1:23PM
0.57
1:22AM
0.57
1:49PM
0.65
1:49AM
0.59
2:17PM
0.71
2:17AM
0.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:27AM
-0.00
9:57PM
0.06
9:47AM
0.02
10:22PM
0.09
10:06AM
0.05
10:48PM
0.14
10:26AM
0.09
11:18PM
0.21
10:43AM
0.14
11:59PM
0.28
10:52AM
0.20
8:57AM
0.26
6:47AM
0.22
6:06PM
0.26
6:52AM
0.15
6:50PM
0.18
7:09AM
0.09
7:25PM
0.11
7:30AM
0.03
7:58PM
0.06
7:54AM
-0.02
8:28PM
0.04
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise6:09--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--
Sunset-6:19--6:19--6:19--6:19--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:17-
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Rain (mm)
-25-22-161--------------------------
Temp. °C292928302928302928292928292928292928292928292928292928292928292928292928
Feels °C (?)333232353231323132323032323132323131313131313031313131313031313131313031

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°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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