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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued April 7, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
Port Forecast Alert Threshold
■ KHAWR FAKKAN, United Arab Emirates
The primary weather concern for Khawr Fakkan today is elevated wind speeds and high-velocity gusts.
Wind: Winds are forecast to exceed the Red Warning threshold (> 30 kts) between 08:00 and 16:00 LT on April 7, 2026, peaking at approximately 33 kts.
Gust: Wind gusts remain a critical factor for the duration of the forecast. Gusts trigger a Red Warning status (> 45 kts) from 08:00 to 16:00 LT on April 7, while maintaining a Yellow Caution status (> 30 kts) throughout the rest of the period.
Wave: Significant wave heights remain stable and well below the Caution (2.5m) and Warning (3.5m) thresholds, peaking at only 1.0m.
■ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates
The main weather concern at Dubai Port today is significant wave heights nearing the Red Warning threshold (3.5 m), with cautionary wind conditions.
Wind: Wind speeds remain near the Yellow Caution threshold throughout the period, generally ranging between 18–24 kts.
Gust: Wind gusts maintain a Yellow Caution status (~30 kts) through 21:00 LT on April 7 and gradually weaken thereafter.
Wave: Significant wave height remains close to the Red Warning threshold (3.5 m) from 04:00 LT on April 7 to 16:00 LT on April 7, peaking just below critical levels.
■ HAMRIYAH (HAMRIYA), United Arab Emirates
The primary weather concern for Hamriyah Port today is marginally elevated wave conditions, with generally moderate winds.
Wind: Wind speeds maintaining the Yellow Caution status from 04:00 LT on April 7 to 00:00 LT on April 8, generally ranging between 20–24 kts.
Gust: Wind gusts stay at the Yellow Caution threshold (~30 kts) especially between 04:00 LT on April 7 to 01:00 LT on April 8, before gradually weakening. No Red Warning levels are forecast.
Wave: Significant wave heights are near the Red Warning levels, reaching around 3.5 m from 04:00 LT on April 7 to 13:00 LT on April 7 and gradually decreasing after 14:00 LT on April 7.
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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.
