# SRI LANKA MARINE WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 JANUARY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-marine-weather-forecast-for-05-january-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-04T19:06:53+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

Weather conditions in the sea areas around Sri Lanka during the next 24 hours are
expected to be influenced by a low-level atmospheric disturbance that has developed
in the Bay of Bengal to the east of the island, according to the Department of Meteorology.
This weather system continues to affect marine conditions across a wide range of
surrounding waters, leading to increased cloudiness, passing showers, strengthening
winds and changes in sea conditions in several regions. Such disturbances are common
in the Bay of Bengal and often influence short-term weather patterns across Sri 
Lanka’s surrounding sea areas.

Showers are expected to occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending
from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Trincomalee and Batticaloa. These eastern and
northeastern sea regions may experience intermittent rainfall during the forecast
period, with cloud cover remaining variable at times. Passing showers may reduce
visibility temporarily in these areas, particularly during periods of increased 
cloud activity associated with the atmospheric disturbance.

Winds over the sea areas around the island are expected to be predominantly north-
easterly in direction. Wind speeds will generally range between 30 and 40 kilometres
per hour across most surrounding waters, resulting in moderate marine conditions.
However, wind speeds can increase at times, reaching between 50 and 55 kilometres
per hour in certain sea areas, especially off the coast extending from Galle to 
Hambantota via Colombo, Puttalam, Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee and Batticaloa. These
temporary increases in wind speed are linked to changes in pressure patterns caused
by the disturbance.

Due to the strengthening of winds, the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle
to Hambantota via Colombo, Puttalam, Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee and Batticaloa 
are expected to be rough at times during the next 24 hours. Increased wave activity
may be observed in these regions, particularly in open sea areas. Other sea areas
around the island may be fairly rough, with moderate wave conditions prevailing 
throughout the day.

Naval and fishing communities operating in the sea areas around Sri Lanka are requested
to remain attentive to future weather forecasts and official bulletins issued by
the Department of Meteorology, as marine weather conditions may vary depending on
the development and movement of the atmospheric disturbance.

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