Hikkaduwa
Southern Province · Sri Lanka
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The original Sri Lankan surf town — reef breaks strung along a coral-glass bay, from the mellow inside wave to fast Bennys on the point, all in bath-warm water.
Today's surf at Hikkaduwa
Updated 15:44 spot time
Hikkaduwa surf report for Sunday 27 Sept: waves 2.0 m double overhead+, 1.5 m S swell at 15.05 s. Wind up to 20 km/h W. Water 28°C. Best surf window around 06:00 — good (3.5/5) with 9 km/h NNW wind.
Snapshot from the Sunday 27 Sept build — the live hourly forecast below updates every hour.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Best swell
S–SW
Best wind
NE–E
Ideal size
2–5 ft
Break type
Reef break
Best season
November–April
Crowd
Crowded
Safety: Friendly by surf standards, but rip currents and drop-in etiquette still apply. Shallow reef or coral — know the tide stage and where the channel is before you paddle out.
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