# MARINE WEATHER FORECAST FOR 30 DECEMBER 2025

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/marine-weather-forecast-for-30-december-2025/
- Published: 2025-12-29T18:10:49+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

## Rough Sea Conditions Expected in Several Sea Areas Around Sri Lanka

The Department of Meteorology has issued a **marine weather forecast for the next
24 hours**, warning of **rough sea conditions and strong winds in several sea areas
around Sri Lanka**.

According to the forecast, **showers may occur at a few places** in the **sea areas
off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Trincomalee**. In addition,**
showers or thundershowers** are expected at **a few locations off the coast from
Kalutara to Hambantota via Galle**, particularly **during the evening or night**.

**North-easterly winds** will prevail over the sea areas surrounding the island,
with **wind speeds ranging between 30 and 40 kmph**. Meteorologists caution that**
wind speeds could 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**.

Due to these conditions, the **sea areas off the coast from Colombo to Kankasanthurai
via Puttalam and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota are expected to be rough
at times**. Meanwhile, **other sea areas around the island will remain moderate**.

The **Department of Meteorology advises fishermen and naval communities** to remain
vigilant and **take necessary precautions**, particularly in areas where **rough
seas and strong winds** are expected. Small fishing vessels and leisure craft are
urged to **exercise caution** during the forecast period. Issued at 2.00 p.m. on
29 December 2025

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