# WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS 19 December 2025 – 2PM

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/weather-forecast-for-sea-areas-19-december-2025-2pm/
- Published: 2025-12-19T19:35:35+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

## Sea Weather Forecast: Fairly Rough Seas and Strong Winds Expected Around Sri Lanka

Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 19 December 2025

The Department of Meteorology has issued a **marine weather forecast for the next
24 hours**, warning of **showers, strong winds, and fairly rough sea conditions**
in several sea areas around Sri Lanka.

According to the forecast, **showers are expected at several places** in the sea
areas off the coast extending from **Batticaloa to Hambantota via Pottuvil**. Meanwhile,**
showers or thundershowers** may occur at a few locations in the sea areas off the
coast from **Colombo to Matara via Galle**, particularly during the **evening or
night**.

**North-easterly winds** will prevail across the surrounding sea areas, with wind
speeds generally ranging between **30 and 40 kmph**. However, wind speeds may **
increase to between 45 and 50 kmph at times** in the sea areas off the coast extending
from **Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam**, creating hazardous conditions for small
vessels.

As a result of the strengthening winds, the **sea will be fairly rough at times**
in the maritime zones from **Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam**. Sea conditions in
other areas around the island are expected to remain **moderate**.

The Meteorology Department cautions that **temporarily strong gusty winds and very
rough seas** can occur during thundershowers. **Fishermen and naval communities**
are advised to exercise caution and stay alert to changing weather conditions before
heading out to sea.

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