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Daily Port Weather Highlights
This snapshot is based on the 48-hour forecast issued April 21, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
Port Forecast Alert Threshold
■ AL SHAHEEN TERMINAL, Qatar
The primary weather concern for Al Shaheen Terminal is a sharp but short-lived peak in wind, gust, and wave conditions around 15:00-16:00 LT on April 21, 2026.
Wind: Sustained winds open above the Yellow Caution threshold (>20 kts) at 21 kts at 03:00 LT, easing below threshold by 04:00 LT. Winds rebuild through the morning, crossing back above threshold at 24 kts at 15:00 LT before easing below threshold again by 17:00 LT and declining steadily through the rest of the day.
Gust: Gusts open above the Yellow Caution threshold (>30 kts) at 32 kts at 03:00 LT, easing below threshold by 04:00 LT. Gusts rebuild and peak at 35 kts at 15:00 LT before easing below threshold by 17:00 LT and continuing to decline through the evening.
Wave: Briefly crossing the Yellow Caution threshold (≥2.5 m) at 2.7 m at 15:00 LT, before easing back below threshold by 16:00 LT.
■ AL RAYYAN, Qatar
The primary weather concern for Al Rayyan is a sharp but brief peak in wind and gust conditions around 14:00-16:00 LT on April 21, with wave heights remaining below alert levels throughout.
Wind: Sustained winds briefly crossing to 21–23 kts from 14:00–15:00 LT before easing back below threshold by 16:00 LT and declining steadily through the rest of the day.
Gust: Gusts remain below the Yellow Caution threshold (<30 kts) before starting to build from 14:00-16:00 LT, peaking at 35 kts. Easing below threshold by 17:00 LT and continuing to decline through the day.
Wave: Significant wave heights remain below the Yellow Caution threshold (<2.5 m) throughout.
■ JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia
The primary weather concern for Jeddah is a gradual but steady build in wind, gust, and wave conditions through the day on April 21, peaking around 14:00-16:00 LT before easing through the afternoon.
Wind: Sustained winds crossed the Yellow Caution threshold (>20 kts) at 14:00-16:00 LT and peaked at 21 kts at 15:00 LT. Winds ease back below threshold by 17:00 LT and gradually decline through the rest of the day.
Gust: Gusts build steadily through the day, crossing the Yellow Caution threshold (>30 kts) at 14:00-16:00 LT and peaking at 31 kts at 15:00 LT. Gusts ease below threshold by 17:00 LT and continue to decline gradually through the afternoon and evening.
Wave: Significant wave heights build steadily, reaching the Yellow Caution threshold (≥2.5 m) at 15:00-16:00 LT and peaking at 2.5 m. Ease gradually through the afternoon, with significant wave heights dropping below threshold by 17:00 LT.
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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.
