# WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS 16 December 2025

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/weather-forecast-for-sea-areas-16-december-2025/
- Published: 2025-12-16T08:56:09+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

**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.

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