# SRI LANKA MORNING WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS ON 01 JANUARY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-morning-weather-forecast-for-sea-areas-on-01-january-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-01T09:33:30+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

**New Year’s Marine Forecast: Caution Advised for Southern and Eastern Coastal Waters**

As the island welcomes the new year, the Department of Meteorology has issued a 
marine weather advisory effective from the morning of January 1, 2026, urging the
naval and fishing communities to exercise vigilance in specific coastal belts. While
the general atmospheric conditions remain seasonal, the forecast for the next 24
hours highlights potential risks for vessels operating in the Southern and Eastern
waters due to fluctuating sea states and wind gusts.

According to the forecast, winds across the sea areas around the island will predominantly
blow from a Northerly to North-easterly direction. While the average wind speeds
are expected to hover between 30 and 40 kilometers per hour, meteorologists warn
of intensified conditions in select zones. Specifically, wind speeds are predicted
to increase up to 45 kilometers per hour at times in the sea areas extending from
Beruwala to Matara via Galle, as well as from Batticaloa to Pottuvil. Consequently,
these specific maritime zones are expected to appear fairly rough at times, requiring
small vessels to take necessary precautions.

In terms of precipitation, the weather pattern remains active along several key 
shipping and fishing routes. Showers are forecast to occur at several places in 
the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam, and from
Trincomalee to Hambantota via Batticaloa. The remaining sea areas around the island
may also experience showers or thundershowers at a few places. The Department notes
that while the general sea state around the island will be moderate, conditions 
can deteriorate rapidly during these thundershowers.

Authorities have emphasized that temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas
can be expected during thundershowers, regardless of the general forecast. Fisheries
and naval operations are advised to remain attentive to these sudden changes in 
weather, particularly when venturing into the deep sea areas off the Southern and
Eastern coasts.

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