# SRI LANKA MARINE WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 JANUARY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-marine-weather-forecast-for-01-january-2026/
- Published: 2025-12-31T19:05:24+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

## Rough Sea Conditions Expected Along Western Coast as Showers Affect Sri Lanka’s Sea Areas

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

**showers are expected at several locations** in the sea areas off the coast extending**
from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam**, as well as **from Trincomalee to Hambantota
via Batticaloa**. In addition, **isolated showers or thundershowers** may occur 
in other surrounding sea areas around the island.

**Winds will be northerly to north-easterly**, with speeds generally ranging between**
30 and 40 kmph**. However, wind speeds may **increase up to 45 kmph at times** in
the sea areas off the **western coast from Puttalam to Galle via Colombo**, potentially
creating hazardous marine conditions.

The **sea state** along the **Puttalam–Colombo–Galle coastal stretch** is expected
to be **fairly rough at times**, while the **remaining sea areas around the island
will be moderate**.

Meteorologists further caution that **temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough
seas** may occur **during thundershowers**, posing risks to **small fishing vessels
and coastal navigation**.

The Department of Meteorology advises **fishermen, naval and coastal operators, 
and the general public** to exercise **extra caution**, remain attentive to updated
marine forecasts, and avoid venturing into rough sea areas when conditions deteriorate.

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