# SRI LANKA MORNING WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS ON 07 JANUARY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-morning-weather-forecast-for-sea-areas-on-07-january-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-07T09:44:26+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

Weather conditions in the sea areas around Sri Lanka are expected to become increasingly
rough and hazardous during the next 24 hours as a low-pressure area in the Bay of
Bengal, located to the southeast of the island, is likely to intensify into a depression
within the next 12 hours, according to the Department of Meteorology. This weather
system is forecast to move west-northwestwards towards the eastern coast of Sri 
Lanka, significantly affecting marine conditions, particularly along the eastern,
northern and southern sea routes.

In view of the deteriorating sea conditions, naval and fishing communities have 
been warned not to venture into both deep and shallow sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai
to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Pottuvil from 07 January until further notice.
Authorities have emphasized the importance of closely following future forecasts
and advisories issued by the Meteorological Department as the system continues to
evolve and approach the island.

Showery weather is expected at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending
from Kankasanthurai to Matara via Trincomalee and Pottuvil. In addition, showers
or thundershowers may develop at several locations in the remaining sea areas around
the island, particularly during the evening or night hours, contributing to reduced
visibility and unstable sea conditions.

Winds over the sea areas will be predominantly north-easterly, with general wind
speeds ranging between 30 and 40 kilometres per hour. However, significantly stronger
winds are expected in several regions. Wind speeds may increase up to 60–70 kilometres
per hour at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to
Hambantota via Trincomalee and Pottuvil. In addition, wind speeds may reach 50–60
kilometres per hour at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Beruwala
to Kankasanthurai via Colombo and Puttalam. These strong winds are likely to create
hazardous conditions for marine activities.

As a result of these winds and active weather patterns, the sea areas off the coast
extending from Kankasanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Pottuvil are expected
to be rough to very rough at times. Sea areas off the coast from Beruwala to Kankasanthurai
via Colombo and Puttalam will also be rough at times, while other sea areas around
the island may experience moderate conditions. Furthermore, wave heights may increase
to about 2.5 to 3.0 metres in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai
to Pottuvil via Trincomalee, posing additional risks to maritime operations.

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