Is May a good time for surfing at Hikkaduwa?
May is a fair month for surfing at Hikkaduwa; the best time is January–April, November–December. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.9 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 30°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: 1.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 30; 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 May
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →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 May a good time for surfing at Hikkaduwa?
May is a fair month for surfing at Hikkaduwa; the best time is January–April, November–December. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.9 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Hikkaduwa in May?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Hikkaduwa in May?
About 1.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Hikkaduwa in May?
Around 30°C by day and 25°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 30; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Goa – Ashwem (1.3 m waves), Malé – Raalhugandu (1 m waves) & Arugam Bay (1.4 m waves).
