# SRI LANKA MORNING WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS ON 02 JANUARY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-morning-weather-forecast-for-sea-areas-on-02-january-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-02T10:17:07+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

Rough Seas and Strong Winds Forecast for Sri Lanka’s Coastal Belt

The Department of Meteorology has issued a comprehensive marine weather advisory
at today, January 2, 2026, warning of turbulent sea conditions and increased wind
speeds affecting the majority of the island’s coastal waters over the next 24 hours.

Widespread showers or thundershowers are expected in the sea areas stretching from
Puttalam to Trincomalee, covering the southern and eastern arcs via Colombo, Galle,
Hambantota, and Batticaloa. Other sea areas around the island may also experience
scattered showers.

The Department warns that during thundershowers, sea conditions can deteriorate 
rapidly, leading to temporarily very rough seas and intense, gusty winds.

The prevailing wind flow is expected to be Northerly to North-easterly, with standard
speeds ranging between 30-40 kmph. However, a significant increase in wind speed
is anticipated for almost all coastal stretches.

Wind speeds may surge up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending
from Galle to Hambantota,Colombo and Puttalam, Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee, and 
Batticaloa

Due to the heightened wind speeds, the sea areas surrounding most of the island—
specifically from Galle to Hambantota via the Western and Northern coasts to Batticaloa—
will remain fairly rough at times. The remaining sea areas are expected to maintain
a moderate state.

Warning to Naval and Fishing Communities
Small vessel operators and the fishing 
community are strongly advised to exercise extreme caution. The combination of an
atmospheric disturbance and localized thundershowers poses a risk of sudden, strong
gusty winds.

Crew members are encouraged to monitor official channels for further updates before
venturing into deep-sea areas, particularly along the Eastern and Southern coasts.

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