About This Outlook
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Weathernews Maritime Forecaster comment:
From today April 6, 2026 through tomorrow, April 7, 2026, a low-pressure system will move from western Iran toward Pakistan. As a result, moderate to strong westerly winds of 20–30 knots (10–15m/s) are expected to persist around the Strait of Hormuz. Caution is advised for localized gusts exceeding 30 knots and wave heights building to around 3 meters in the southern Persian Gulf.
From Wednesday afternoon (April 8, 2026) onward, winds will gradually subside, and the risk of significant winds or high waves will remain low through the latter half of the week. While no major strong winds are forecast heading into the weekend, atmospheric conditions may become unstable. Please remain alert for sudden, localized weather changes and abrupt wind gusts.
Surface pressure, wind and wave patterns over the Middle East, valid April 7, 2026, 1100UTC
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■ FUJAIRAH (AL-FUJAIRAH), United Arab Emirates
■ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates
■ MUBAREK TERMINAL, United Arab Emirates
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Major Ports with Published Port Forecasts
Persian Gulf Region
- United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Port, Dubai Port, Fujairah Port, Khor Fakkan Port, Mubarak Terminal, Fateh Terminal
- Iran: Bandar Abbas Port, Larak Island
- Qatar: Doha Port, Ras Laffan Port
- Bahrain: Bahrain Port, Sitra Port
- Saudi Arabia: Ras Tanura Port, Jubail Port
- Kuwait: Kuwait Port
- Iraq: Al Basrah Oil Terminal
In addition, approximately 150 locations are covered, including ports in the Red Sea and the west coast of India.
