# SRI LANKA MARINE WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW, JANUARY 11, 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-marine-weather-forecast-for-tomorrow-january-11-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-10T22:10:23+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

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The depression that developed over the southwest Bay of Bengal and affected Sri 
Lanka has **crossed the northeast coast near Mullaitivu between 3.30 p.m. and 4.30
p.m. today**, according to the Department of Meteorology. By **5.30 p.m.**, the 
system was located approximately **70 kilometres southeast of Jaffna**. Current 
meteorological assessments indicate that the system is **likely to move westward
during the next 12 hours** and **gradually weaken into a low-pressure area**, resulting
in a slow reduction of its overall impact on the island’s weather conditions.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/marine1.gif?t=1768063097618)

Despite the gradual weakening of the system, **adverse sea conditions continue to
prevail around several coastal areas**. Accordingly, **naval and fishing communities
are strongly advised not to venture into both deep and shallow sea areas off the
coast extending from Colombo to Trincomalee via Puttalam, Mannar, and Kankasanthurai
until further notice**. However, the earlier warning issued to restrict fishing 
and naval activities in sea areas extending from **Colombo to Trincomalee via Galle,
Hambantota, and Batticaloa has now been withdrawn**, reflecting improving conditions
in those regions. Mariners and fishing communities are urged to remain attentive
to future weather forecasts and official bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology.

With regard to sea area rainfall, **showers or thundershowers are expected at times
in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Mannar
and Kankasanthurai**. In addition, **isolated showers or thundershowers may occur
at a few places in the other sea areas around the island**, particularly during 
the evening and night hours.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/marine2.gif?t=1768063097618)

**Northerly winds** are expected to dominate the surrounding sea areas. Wind speeds
of **35 to 45 kilometres per hour** are likely in sea areas off the coast from Colombo
to Trincomalee via Puttalam, Mannar, and Kankasanthurai, with **temporary increases
up to 60–70 kilometres per hour** at times. In the remaining sea areas around the
island, wind speeds are expected to range between **25 and 35 kilometres per hour**.

Sea conditions will remain **rough to very rough** in the affected coastal belt 
from Colombo to Trincomalee via Puttalam, Mannar, and Kankasanthurai, while **moderate
sea conditions** are expected elsewhere. **Wave heights may increase to about 2.5
to 3.5 metres** in sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Trincomalee.**
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas** can be expected during thundershowers.