Is January a good time for surfing at Hikkaduwa?
January is one of the best months for surfing at Hikkaduwa. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.1 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
Plan your trip to HikkaduwaEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 21; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Sri Lanka in January →Where to go surfing in January →Schools and camps near Hikkaduwa
- A Frame Surf School 1.1 km
- Bay Middle Surf School 2.7 km
- Main Reef Surf Rest 1.1 km
- Surfing Guest House 1.2 km
- Surfing Beach 1.3 km
- Hansa Surf 1.4 km
- Mountain Wave Hotel and Surf shop 1.4 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Hikkaduwa?
January is one of the best months for surfing at Hikkaduwa. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.1 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Hikkaduwa in January?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Hikkaduwa in January?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Hikkaduwa in January?
Around 29°C by day and 23°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 21; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Weligama (1.1 m waves), Mirissa (1.5 m waves) & Midigama (1.1 m waves).
