Rough Sea Conditions Expected in Several Coastal Areas
Issued at 5.30 a.m. on 16 December 2025
Showery conditions are expected in several sea areas around the island during the next 24 hours, according to the latest marine weather forecast.
Showers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Trincomalee. In the other sea areas around the island, showers or thundershowers may develop at a few places, mainly during the evening or night.
Winds will be north-easterly with speeds of 30–40 kmph. However, wind speeds may increase up to 50–55 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.
Sea conditions in these areas are expected to be rough at times, while the other sea areas around the island will remain moderate.
Mariners are advised to be vigilant as temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can occur during thundershowers. Appropriate safety measures should be taken before venturing into sea.
