Sri Lanka Sea Weather Update: Fairly Rough Seas and Strong Winds Expected Around Several Coastal Areas
Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 27 December 2025
Mariners and coastal communities around Sri Lanka are advised to remain vigilant as unsettled sea conditions are expected during the next 24 hours, according to the latest forecast issued by the Department of Meteorology.
Showers are likely at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Kankasanthurai and Trincomalee. In addition, showers or thundershowers may occur at a few locations in the sea areas off the coast from Kalutara to Hambantota via Galle, particularly during the evening or night.
North-easterly winds will prevail over the sea areas around the island, with wind speeds generally ranging between 30 and 40 kmph. However, wind speeds may increase up to 45–50 kmph at times, especially in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
As a result, the sea areas off the coast from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota are expected to be fairly rough at times. Other sea areas around the island will remain moderate.
The Department of Meteorology urges fishermen and naval communities operating in the affected sea regions to exercise extreme caution, especially during periods of increased winds and thundershowers.
