# Marine Weather Forecast for Sri Lanka on 23 December 2025

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/marine-weather-forecast-for-sri-lanka-on-23-december-2025/
- Published: 2025-12-22T19:13:37+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

**Rough Seas Expected in Several Coastal Areas Over Next 24 Hours**

Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 22 December 2025
The Department of Meteorology has issued
a marine weather advisory for sea areas around Sri Lanka, highlighting **rough sea
conditions and strong winds** in several coastal regions during the next 24 hours.

Light showers are expected in the **sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee
to Pottuvil via Batticaloa**, which may cause temporary reductions in visibility.

Winds over the surrounding sea areas will be **north-easterly to northerly**, with
average wind speeds of **30–40 kmph**. However, wind speeds may **increase up to
50 kmph at times**, particularly in the **sea areas from Balapitiya to Mannar via
Colombo and Puttalam**, and from **Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota**.

Due to the strong winds, the **sea areas off the coast extending from Balapitiya
to Mannar via Colombo and Puttalam**, as well as from **Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota**,
are expected to be **rough at times**. Other sea areas around the island will experience**
moderate sea conditions**.

Fishermen and maritime operators are advised to **exercise caution** when operating
in affected sea areas and to remain alert to future weather updates.

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