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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued April 8, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
Port Forecast Alert Threshold
■ ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Conditions at Abu Dhabi Port are most notable from 04:00–08:00 LT on April 8, with winds, gusts, and wave heights easing progressively throughout the day.
Peak Wind: Winds briefly touch the Yellow Caution threshold (>20 kts) at 04:00 LT. They ease below threshold by 05:00 LT and continue to drop through the day.
Peak Gusts: Gusts reach the Yellow Caution threshold (>30 kts) at 04:00 LT, easing below threshold by 05:00 LT and dropping further through the day.
Wave Conditions: Significant wave height opens at 2.9 m (Yellow Caution, >2.5 m) at 04:00 LT, with maximum wave heights reaching 4.7 m. Both ease steadily, falling below threshold by 10:00 LT.
■ LARAK ISLAND, Iran
Conditions at Larak Island remain largely below warning thresholds throughout April 8, with only a brief wind touch at the Yellow Caution level.
Peak Wind: Winds briefly reach Yellow Caution (>20 kts) at 18:00 LT, remaining near but generally below threshold throughout the day. They ease below threshold shortly after and remain light throughout.
Peak Gust: Gusts peak at 29 kts at 18:00 LT.
Wave Conditions: Significant wave height peaks at 1.8 m, with maximum wave heights reaching 2.9 m. Both remain well below threshold throughout.
■ AJMAN, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The main weather concern at Ajman Port is elevated wave heights from 04:00–06:00 LT, easing steadily through the day.
Peak Wind: Winds remain light throughout, peaking at 17 kts at 04:00 LT.
Peak Gust: Gusts remain light throughout, peaking at 26 kts at 04:00 LT.
Peak Wave: Significant wave height opens at 2.7 m (Yellow Caution, >2.5 m) at 04:00 LT, with maximum wave heights reaching 4.3 m. Significant wave height falls below threshold by 07:00 LT and continues easing through the day.
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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.
