# Marine Weather Forecast for Sri Lanka On 24 December 2025

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/marine-weather-forecast-for-sri-lanka-on-24-december-2025-2/
- Published: 2025-12-23T19:24:54+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

## Rough Sea Conditions Expected in Several Areas

Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 23 December 2025
The Department of Meteorology has issued
a marine weather advisory for sea areas around Sri Lanka, warning of **rough sea
conditions and strong north-easterly winds** 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 temporarily reduce visibility for marine
activities.

Winds across the surrounding sea areas will be **north-easterly**, 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 Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam**
and from **Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota**.

As a result, the **sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Mannar via 
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** and remain 
alert to further updates issued by the Department of Meteorology.

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