# WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS 24 December 2025

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/weather-forecast-for-sea-areas-24-december-2025/
- Published: 2025-12-24T08:30:45+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

## Marine Weather Forecast for Sri Lanka: Rough Seas and Evening Thundershowers Expected

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 December 2025
The Department of Meteorology has issued
a marine weather advisory for sea areas around Sri Lanka, warning of **rough sea
conditions, strong winds, and possible evening thundershowers** during the next 
24 hours.

Light showers are expected in the **sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee
to Pottuvil via Batticaloa**. In addition, **showers or thundershowers** may occur
at a few locations in the **sea areas from Kalutara to Hambantota via Galle**, particularly**
during the evening or night**.

Winds across the surrounding sea areas will be **north-easterly**, with average 
speeds of **30–40 kmph**. However, wind speeds may **increase up to 50 kmph at times**,
especially in the **sea areas from Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam** and from **Matara
to Pottuvil via Hambantota**.

Due to these conditions, the **sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to
Mannar via Puttalam**, as well as from **Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota**, are
expected to be **rough at times**. Other sea areas around the island will remain**
moderate**.

Fishermen and maritime operators are advised to **exercise caution**, particularly
during periods of thundershowers, and remain alert to updated advisories from the
Department of Meteorology.

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