# WEATHER FORECAST FOR SRI LANKA SEA AREAS 19 December 2025

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/weather-forecast-for-sri-lanka-sea-areas-19-december-2025/
- Published: 2025-12-18T16:34:25+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

## Rough Seas and Showers Expected Around Sri Lanka’s Coastal Waters

Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 18 December 2025

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

According to the forecast issued at **2.00 p.m. on December 18**, showers will occur
at several locations in the sea areas off the coast stretching from **Kankasanthurai
to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Pottuvil**. In addition, showers or thundershowers
are likely in other sea areas around the island, particularly during the **evening
or night**.

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

The sea conditions in these areas are expected to be **rough at times**, while the
remaining sea areas around the island will experience **moderate seas**. The Meteorology
Department also cautioned that **temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas**
may occur during thundershowers.

Naval and fishing communities, as well as small craft operators, are advised to 
remain vigilant and take necessary precautions when venturing into the sea during
this period.

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