# SRI LANKA MORNING WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS ON 28 December 2025

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-morning-weather-forecast-for-sea-areas-on-28-december-2025/
- Published: 2025-12-28T10:16:17+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

## Sri Lanka Sea Weather Update: Rough Seas and Strong Winds Expected Around the Island

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 December 2025 — The Department of Meteorology has issued
an updated **marine weather forecast**, warning of **rough sea conditions, strong
winds, and scattered showers** in several sea areas around Sri Lanka during the 
next 24 hours.

According to the forecast issued at **5.30 a.m.**, **showers may occur at a few 
places** in the sea areas off the coast extending from **Mannar to Pottuvil via 
Kankasanthurai and Trincomalee**. In addition, **showers or thundershowers** are
expected to develop in the **sea areas off the coast from Kalutara to Hambantota
via Galle**, particularly during the **evening or night**.

**North-easterly winds** will prevail around the island, with **wind speeds of 30–
40 kmph**. The Department of Meteorology warns that **wind speeds may increase up
to 45–50 kmph at times**, especially in the sea areas off the coast extending from**
Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam**, and from **Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota**.

As a result of these conditions, the **sea areas from Colombo to Kankasanthurai 
via Puttalam and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota are expected to be rough
at times**. Other surrounding sea areas will remain **moderate**, but sudden changes
may occur during thundershowers.

Fishermen, naval operators, and small craft users are **strongly advised to be vigilant**,
closely monitor future weather bulletins, and avoid venturing into **rough sea areas**,
particularly along the **western, southern, and eastern coastal belts**.

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