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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued April 9, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
Port Forecast Alert Threshold
■ JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia
Conditions at Jeddah Port are most notable from 04:00-07:00 LT on April 9 with winds, gusts and wave height elevated before easing progressively through the day.
Wind: Peaks at 21 kts at 06:00 LT; eases below threshold by 08:00 LT.
Gust: Peaks at 31 kts at 06:00 LT; eases below threshold by 08:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height peaks above Yellow Caution threshold (≥2.5 m) at 2.7 m from 06:00 LT before falling below threshold by 09:00 LT and continue to ease through the day.
■ YANBU (YANBO), Saudi Arabia
Conditions at Yanbu (Yanbo) on April 9 start calm before building through from 18:00-21:00 LT.
Wind: Builds steadily from 18:00–21:00 LT, peaking at 20 kts; eases below threshold by 22:00 LT.
Gust: Builds steadily from 18:00–21:00 LT, peaking at 30 kts; eases below threshold by 22:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height remains below Yellow Caution threshold (≥2.5 m) throughout the day.
■ REDI, India
Conditions at Redi on April 9 peaked from 14:00-15:00 LT and remain at ease for the rest of the day.
Wind: Peaks at 20 kts between 14:00–15:00 LT; eases below threshold by 16:00 LT.
Gust: Peaks at 29 kts between 14:00–15:00 LT; eases below threshold by 16:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave height remains below Yellow Caution threshold (≥2.5 m) throughout 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.
