# SRI LANKA MARINE WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW, JANUARY 10, 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-marine-weather-forecast-for-tomorrow-january-10-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-09T22:01:33+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

**Deep Depression to Cause Rough Seas and Strong Winds Around Sri Lanka on January
10**

Marine weather conditions around Sri Lanka are expected to remain highly unsettled
on **10 January 2026** due to a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal.
According to the Department of Meteorology, the system was located about **110 kilometres
northeast of Batticaloa at 7.00 p.m. on 9 January 2026**. It is very likely to move
northwestwards and **cross the Sri Lanka coast between Trincomalee and Jaffna during
the afternoon of January 10**, significantly affecting sea conditions around the
island.

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As a result of this system, **naval and fishing communities have been strongly advised
not to venture into both deep and shallow sea areas around the island until further
notice**. Fishermen and marine operators are urged to remain extremely cautious 
and closely follow weather forecasts and official bulletins issued by the Department
of Meteorology, as conditions at sea may deteriorate rapidly.

Showers or thundershowers are expected to occur at times in the **sea areas off 
the coast extending from Puttalam to Batticaloa via Mannar, Kankasanthurai, and 
Trincomalee**. In addition, **isolated showers or thundershowers may develop in 
other sea areas around the island**, particularly during periods of enhanced cloudiness
associated with the system. These weather conditions may be accompanied by sudden
squalls and reduced visibility.

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Winds over the surrounding sea areas are expected to be **mainly northerly**, with
speeds ranging between **35 and 45 kilometres per hour**. However, **wind speeds
may increase significantly at times, reaching 60 to 70 kilometres per hour**, especially
in areas closer to the influence of the deep depression. Such strong winds are likely
to create hazardous marine conditions.

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The **state of the sea is expected to be rough to very rough at times** around the
island. Wave heights may increase to about **2.5 to 3.5 metres** in sea areas off
the coast extending from **Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Trincomalee**, though 
this does not apply to land areas. Temporarily **strong gusty winds and very rough
seas** can be expected during thundershowers, making marine activities extremely
dangerous.

The Department of Meteorology continues to monitor the system closely and urges 
all sea users to remain attentive to future updates and safety advisories.