Best Time to Ride · Hikkaduwa vs Midigama
Hikkaduwa vs Midigama: which is better for surfing?
Hikkaduwa or Midigama? Month by month: windy days, waves and water temperature side by side, from years of weather data.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Hikkaduwa has warmer water in 11 of 12 months.
- Best months at Hikkaduwa: January–April, November–December.
- Best months at Midigama: January–April, November–December.
- 38 km apart.
BestNov–Apr
Hikkaduwa
Sri Lanka
Beginner-friendly · 29°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ KCT 29 km
Water temperature per month (°C)
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BestNov–Apr
Midigama
Sri Lanka
Beginner-friendly · 29°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ KCT 9 km
Water temperature per month (°C)
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Best time to go →Wave height: average daily maximum. Water: average sea surface temperature.