# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS 19 December 2025

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-sea-areas-19-december-2025/
- Published: 2025-12-19T09:00:15+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

**Sea Weather Forecast** **Rough Seas and Strong Winds Expected Around Sri Lanka
Over Next 24 Hours**

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 December 2025

The Department of Meteorology has issued a sea weather advisory for the next 24 
hours, warning of **rough sea conditions, strong winds, and thundershowers** in 
several maritime zones around Sri Lanka.

According to the forecast, **showers are expected at several places** in the sea
areas off the coast extending from **Trincomalee to Hambantota via Pottuvil**. In
addition, **showers or thundershowers** may occur during the **evening or night**
in sea areas off the coast from **Chilaw to Pottuvil via Colombo and Galle**.

**North-easterly winds** will prevail over the surrounding sea areas, with wind 
speeds generally ranging between **30 and 40 kmph**. However, wind speeds may **
increase up to 50 kmph at times** in sea areas off the coast extending from **Colombo
to Batticaloa via Puttalam, Kankasanthurai, and Trincomalee**.

Due to the strengthening winds, the **sea will be rough at times** in the maritime
zones from **Colombo to Batticaloa**, passing **Puttalam, Kankasanthurai, and Trincomalee**.
Sea conditions in other areas around the island are expected to remain **moderate**.

The Meteorology Department further warns that **temporarily strong gusty winds and
very rough seas** can occur during thundershowers. **Fishermen and naval communities**
are strongly advised to be vigilant and take necessary safety precautions before
venturing into the sea.

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