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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued April 16, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
■ KHARG ISLAND (KHARK ISLAND), Iran
The primary weather concern for Kharg Island today is cautionary wind gust conditions during the early morning hours, with wave heights remaining well below alert levels.
Wind: Sustained wind speeds remain below the Yellow Caution threshold (< 20 kts) for the entire period, peaking at approximately 19 kts.
Gust: Wind gusts maintain a Yellow Caution status (~30 kts) from 03:00 LT to 08:00 LT on April 16. Gusts gradually weaken thereafter, dropping below 20 kts by the evening.
Wave: Significant wave heights are negligible and remain stable at approximately 0.2m, far below the Caution threshold of 2.5m.
■ DOHA, Qatar
The main weather concern at Doha Port today is elevated wind gusts reaching cautionary levels during the midday period, while sea conditions remain calm.
Wind: Wind speeds remain generally moderate, briefly touching the Yellow Caution threshold (20-21 kts) between 10:00 LT and 14:00 LT on April 16.
Gust: Wind gusts trigger a Yellow Caution status (> 30 kts) between 10:00 LT and 14:00 LT on April 16, peaking at approximately 32 kts.
Wave: Significant wave heights remain very low and well below any alert thresholds, peaking at only 0.5m during the afternoon.
■ RAS LAFAN, Qatar
The primary weather concern for Ras Laffan today is marginal wind gusts and moderate wave heights, though both remain primarily within or below cautionary levels.
Wind: Sustained wind speeds remain just below the Yellow Caution threshold, ranging between 12-20 kts throughout the period.
Gust: Wind gusts briefly touch the Yellow Caution threshold (30-31 kts) at 03:00 LT on April 16. Gusts stay near 28-29 kts through the afternoon before weakening significantly after 18:00 LT.
Wave: Significant wave heights are moderate, peaking at 2.2m midday on April 16. While elevated, they remain below the Yellow Caution threshold (2.5m).
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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.
